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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.
Limit
Deutsch: Grenze / Español: Límite / Português: Limite / Français: Limite / Italian: Limite
Limit in the maritime context refers to a defined boundary or restriction within maritime operations and regulations. These limits are crucial for ensuring safety, navigation, environmental protection, and jurisdictional authority in maritime activities.
Metal
Deutsch: Metall / Español: Metal / Português: Metal / Français: Métal / Italiano: Metallo
Metal in the maritime context refers to various types of metals used in the construction, maintenance, and operation of ships and other maritime structures. These metals play a crucial role in ensuring the Structural Integrity, durability, and functionality of maritime vessels and infrastructure.
Policy
Deutsch: Politik / Español: Política / Português: Política / Français: Politique / Italiano: Politica
Policy in the maritime context refers to the guidelines, regulations, and laws that govern activities related to maritime and naval operations, including shipping, fishing, and environmental management.