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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.
Jones Act
Deutsch: Jones-Gesetz / Español: Ley Jones / Português: Lei Jones / Français: Loi Jones / Italian: Legge Jones
Jones Act refers to a United States federal statute that regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. In the maritime context, it primarily mandates that goods transported by water between U.S. ports must be carried on ships that are built, owned, and operated by United States citizens or permanent residents.
Livestock
Deutsch: Vieh / Español: Ganado / Português: Gado / Français: Bétail / Italiano: Bestiame
Livestock in the maritime context refers to the transportation of farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, by sea. This practice involves specialized vessels designed to ensure the welfare and safety of the animals during their journey across oceans.
Merchandise
Deutsch: Handelsware / Español: Mercancía / Português: Mercadoria / Français: Marchandise / Italiano: Merce
Merchandise in the maritime context refers to goods or commodities that are transported by sea for trade purposes. These goods can include a wide range of items, from raw materials and agricultural products to manufactured goods and consumer items.
Uncertainty
Deutsch: Unsicherheit / Español: Incertidumbre / Português: Incerteza / Français: Incertitude / Italian: Incertezza
Uncertainty in the maritime context refers to the unpredictable factors and risks that can affect maritime operations, navigation, and decision-making. These uncertainties can stem from various sources, including weather conditions, geopolitical situations, market fluctuations, and technical failures.