Maritime Glossary
The Glossary about the Maritime World

0 • A • B • C • D • E • F  • G • H •  I  • J • K • L  • M • N • O • P • Q  • R • S • T • U • V  • W • X • Y • Z

New in the Glossary

  • Excessive Tension
  • Haze
  • Maersk Fleet
  • Naval Fleet
  • Sail Handling
  • Wharf
  • Vessel crew
  • Deck Crew
  • Second Engineer
  • Emma Maersk
  • GAC Group
  • Hazardous waste
  • Performance monitoring
  • Trade and Shipping
  • Load Management

Statistics

  • Users 105
  • Articles 1597
  1. You are here:  
  2. Home

Home

Introduction

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.

Read more: Introduction

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.

Read more: Book

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.

Read more: Dry Bulk Cargo

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.

Read more: Overdevelopment

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.

Read more: Scandinavia

Maritime Glossary

  • Home
  • Glossary
  • FAQ
  • Impressum

Login

  • Forgot your password?
  • Forgot your username?
  • Create an account