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This is the Maritime Glossary
This glossary/lexicon gives an intensive overview about the words, terms, articles relevant in the maritime area. Beside English most articles are also available in Spanish and German. A special aspect in this glossary is the Meteorology.
Coastal patrol
Deutsch: Küstenpatrouille / Español: Patrulla costera / Português: Patrulha costeira / Français: Patrouille côtière / Italiano: Pattugliamento costiero
In the Maritime context, coastal patrol refers to the systematic surveillance, monitoring, and security operations carried out along a nation’s Coastline using naval, Coast guard, or law Enforcement vessels and aircraft. The main purpose of coastal patrols is to protect territorial waters, enforce national and International laws, and respond to security, environmental, and humanitarian incidents.
Great Lakes
Deutsch: Große Seen / Español: Grandes Lagos / Português: Grandes Lagos / Français: Grands Lacs / Italiano: Grandi Laghi
Great Lakes in the Maritime context refers to the five interconnected freshwater lakes in North America—Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario—forming one of the world's largest inland Waterway systems. These lakes serve as major hubs for maritime Trade, Transportation, Fishing, and recreation, playing a crucial role in the economy and ecology of the Region.
Space Utilization
Deutsch: Raumausnutzung / Español: Utilización del espacio / Português: Utilização do espaço / Français: Utilisation de l'espace / Italiano: Utilizzo dello spazio
Space utilization in the Maritime context refers to the efficient and strategic use of available space on vessels, in ports, or within maritime facilities to optimise Operations, maximise Cargo capacity, and improve overall logistical Efficiency. It is a critical aspect of Ship design, cargo Stowage, and Port management.