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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.

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BRZ

In the maritime context, "BRZ" is a German abbreviation and stands for "Bruttoraumzahl" = "Gross Register Tonnage" (GRT), which is a measure of the total internal volume of a ship, including all enclosed spaces that are accessible to crew, passengers, or cargo. The GRT is used to determine various aspects of a ship's operations, such as its port fees, registration fees, and crew requirements.

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Blockchain

Deutsch: Blockchain / Español: cadena de bloques / Português: blockchain / Français: chaîne de blocs / Italiano: blockchain

Blockchain in the Maritime context refers to a distributed ledger Technology used to enhance transparency, traceability, and security in various maritime operations, including shipping Logistics, supply Chain management, and Trade documentation. This technology records transactions in a decentralized and tamper-proof manner, enabling all parties involved to access a single source of verified data, thus improving efficiency and trust across the maritime industry.

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Financial Services

Deutsch: Finanzdienstleistungen / Español: Servicios financieros / Português: Serviços financeiros / Français: Services financiers / Italian: Servizi finanziari

Financial Services in the maritime context refer to a range of financial products and services specifically tailored to meet the needs of the maritime industry. These services include financing for shipbuilding and purchase, marine insurance, investment services, risk management, and financial planning for maritime operations.

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Phishing

Deutsch: Phishing / Español: Suplantación de identidad / Português: Phishing / Français: Hameçonnage / Italiano: Phishing

Phishing in the maritime context refers to a cyberattack method targeting individuals or organisations in the shipping and maritime industries through deceptive emails, messages, or websites. The goal is to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials, financial details, or operational data, or to compromise IT systems critical to maritime operations.

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