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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.

Appliance

Deutsch: Gerät / Español: Aparato / Português: Aparelho / Français: Appareil / Italiano: Apparecchio

Appliance in the maritime context refers to any device or equipment installed on a ship or used in maritime Operations to aid in navigation, safety, communication, and daily operations. These appliances are essential for the efficient and safe functioning of a vessel.

Appeal

Deutsch: Berufung / Español: Apelación / Português: Apelação / Français: Appel / Italiano: Appello

Appeal in the maritime context refers to the legal process by which a Decision made by a lower maritime court or tribunal is reviewed by a higher court. This process allows parties who are dissatisfied with a ruling to seek a reassessment of the case based on the argument that the original decision was incorrect or unjust.

Head

Deutsch: Kopf / Español: cabeza / Português: cabeça / Français: tête / Italiano: testa

Head in the maritime context refers to the ship's toilet or bathroom. The term dates back to the days of sailing ships, where the toilet area was located at the bow or "head" of the ship.

Island

Deutsch: Insel / Español: Isla / Português: Ilha / Français: Île / Italiano: Isola

Island in the maritime context refers to a Piece of land that is completely surrounded by water and smaller than a continent, and is significant in various navigational, territorial, and ecological aspects of maritime studies.

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