Glossary. R

Glossary. R

The Maritime Glossary. Letter R +++ Popular Articles: 'Research', 'Reef', 'Rock'

RIDs is a shortcut for --->'Regulatory Impact Diagrams'.

Deutsch: Recht / Español: Derecho / Português: Direito / Français: Droit / Italiano: Diritto /

Right in the maritime context refers to the starboard side of a vessel when facing forward. It is the opposite of the left or port side. Understanding and adhering to the concept of "right" is crucial for safe navigation and communication in the maritime industry.

English: Rim
German: RIM is a shortcut for --->'Remote Integrity Monitoring'.

English: Registro Italiano Navale
RINA is a shortcut for

English: RIS
German: RIS is a shortcut for --->'Regulatory Impact Statement'.

Deutsch: Risikomanagement / Español: Gestión de riesgos / Português: Gestão de riscos / Français: Gestion des risques / Italiano: Gestione del rischio

Risk management in the maritime context refers to the systematic process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with maritime operations, such as shipping, offshore drilling, and port management. It involves implementing strategies and practices to minimize the likelihood of accidents, financial losses, environmental damage, and other potential hazards while ensuring the safety of ships, crews, cargo, and the marine environment.

Deutsch: Fluss / Español: Río / Português: Rio / Français: Rivière / Italiano: Fiume /

River in the maritime context refers to a natural waterway characterized by a continuous flow of water, typically flowing from higher elevations to lower elevations, and ultimately emptying into a sea, ocean, or another larger body of water. Rivers play a significant role in maritime operations, as they serve as essential navigational routes for inland shipping, transportation of goods, and even as ports for riverine vessels. This article explores the multifaceted role of rivers in the maritime context, their various applications, renowned national and international examples, potential risks, and historical and legal considerations. It concludes with examples of sentences using 'river' in different grammatical forms, a list of related concepts, and a summarizing section.

RNC is a shortcut for --->'Raster Navigation Chart'.

English: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
German: English: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
German: RNLI is a shortcut for --->'Royal National Lifeboat Institution'.

RO-RO is a shortcut for --->'Roll on-Roll off'.