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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.
Book
Deutsch: Buch / Español: Libro / Português: Livro / Français: Livre / Italiano: Libro
Book in the maritime context can refer to several types of records, manuals, or logbooks that are essential for the operation, navigation, and management of ships. These books are used for documentation, compliance, training, and operational purposes.
Dry Bulk Cargo
Deutsch: Trockenmassengut / Español: Carga a granel seca en el contexto marítimo / Português: Carga a granel seca no contexto marítimo / Français: Cargaison en vrac sèche dans le contexte Maritime / Italiano: Carico secco alla rinfusa nel contesto marittimo
Dry Bulk Cargo refers to unpackaged solid goods transported in large quantities by bulk carriers in the maritime industry. These goods are typically loaded directly into the Ship’s hold and include commodities like coal, grain, iron ore, cement, and fertilisers.
Overdevelopment
Deutsch: Überentwicklung / Español: Sobreurbanización / Português: Superdesenvolvimento / Français: Surdéveloppement / Italiano: Sovrasviluppo
Overdevelopment in the Maritime context refers to the excessive or unsustainable development of coastal and Marine areas, often leading to Environmental Degradation, Habitat loss, and negative impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. It can result from activities such as over-construction of ports, resorts, and industrial facilities, as well as overexploitation of marine resources for tourism or economic growth.
Scandinavia
Deutsch: Skandinavien / Español: Escandinavia / Português: Escandinávia / Français: Scandinavie / Italiano: Scandinavia
Scandinavia in the maritime context refers to the region in Northern Europe comprising the countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, which are historically and geographically significant in global maritime activities. The Term often extends to include Finland and Iceland when discussing the broader Nordic region, especially in maritime affairs.