Glossary. A

The Maritime Glossary. Letter A +++ Popular Articles: 'Accident', 'Anchor Drag', 'Agent'
AG's is a shortcut for --->'Attorney-General's Department'.

AGCC is a shortcut for --->'Australian GNSS Coordination Committee'.

Deutsch: Agentur / Español: Agencia / Português: Agência / Français: Agence / Italiano: Agenzia

Agency in the maritime context typically refers to a service or organization that acts on behalf of ship owners, operators, or charterers to manage the necessary formalities and operations involved in the entry, stay, and departure of ships from a port. These organizations are commonly known as shipping agencies or maritime agencies, and they play a crucial role in ensuring that the logistical, administrative, and legal aspects of maritime operations are handled efficiently.

Deutsch: Schiffsagent / Español: agente marítimo / Português: agente marítimo / Français: agent maritime / Italiano: agente marittimo

Agent in the maritime context refers to a professional or company, commonly known as a ship agent or port agent, who represents the interests of shipowners, charterers, or operators while a vessel is in port. They handle a wide range of responsibilities, including coordinating port services, managing documentation, arranging cargo operations, and liaising with port authorities and other relevant parties. Maritime agents play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient turnaround of ships in port.

English: AGS
AGS is a shortcut for --->'Australian Government Solicitors

English: AHC
German: AHC is a shortcut for --->'Australian High Commission'.

English: Aho
German: AHO is a shortcut for --->'Australian Hydrographic Office'.

English: AHS
German: AHS is a shortcut for --->'Australian Hydrographic Service'.

Español: Ayuda exterior - Ayuda exterior

Aid has different meanings.

In the maritime context it can mean

AIDE is a shortcut for --->'International Association of European General Average Adjusters'.