Glossary. E

Glossary. E

The Maritime Glossary. Letter E +++ Popular Articles: 'Environment', 'Emergency', 'Efficiency'

Deutsch: Umweltrisiken / Español: riesgos ambientales / Português: riscos ambientais / Français: risques environnementaux / Italiano: rischi ambientali

Environmental risks in the maritime context refer to the potential adverse effects that maritime activities can have on the environment. These risks encompass pollution, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species, among other impacts. Mitigating these risks is crucial to preserving marine ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of maritime operations.

Deutsch: Umweltverträglichkeit / Español: Sostenibilidad ambiental / Português: Sustentabilidade ambiental / Français: Durabilité environnementale / Italiano: Sostenibilità ambientale

Environmental Sustainability in the maritime context refers to practices and policies that ensure marine activities do not deplete natural resources or cause long-term harm to the marine environment. It involves managing maritime operations in a way that meets current environmental, social, and economic needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This includes reducing pollution, conserving marine biodiversity, and promoting the efficient use of resources.

EODMS is a shortcut for --->'Electronic Oil Discharge Monitoring System'.

EOI is a shortcut for --->'Expressions of Interest'.

English: EPA (disambiguation)
German: EPA is a shortcut for --->'Environment Protection Agency'.

EPHC is a shortcut for --->'Environment and Heritage Ministerial Council'.

English: Distress radiobeacon
German: English: Distress radiobeacon
German: EPIRB is a shortcut for --->'Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconER Emergency Response'.

Equator in the maritime context refers to the imaginary line that circles the Earth, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is defined as 0 degrees latitude. In navigation and maritime activities, the Equator is a crucial reference point for determining location, as it serves as a baseline for measuring latitude.

Deutsch: Ausrüstungsversagen / Español: Fallo de equipo / Português: Falha de equipamento / Français: Défaillance de l'équipement / Italian: Guasto dell'attrezzatura

Equipment Failure in the maritime context refers to the breakdown or malfunction of machinery, systems, or devices on a vessel that can lead to operational disruptions, safety hazards, and potentially serious maritime incidents. These failures can affect critical ship functions such as propulsion, navigation, communication, or cargo handling.

Deutsch: Eigenkapital / Español: equidad / Português: equidade / Français: équité / Italiano: equità

Equity in the maritime context can refer to two primary concepts: financial equity and social equity. Financial equity pertains to the ownership interest or capital that stakeholders, such as shipowners or investors, have in maritime assets or shipping companies. Social equity relates to fair and inclusive practices in the industry, ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for seafarers and stakeholders regardless of their background.