Glossary. C
Glossary. C
German: CNG is a shortcut for --->'Compressed Natural Gas'.
Deutsch: Küstenpatrouille / Español: Patrulla costera / Português: Patrulha costeira / Français: Patrouille côtière / Italiano: Pattugliamento costiero
In the Maritime context, coastal patrol refers to the systematic surveillance, monitoring, and security operations carried out along a nation’s Coastline using naval, Coast guard, or law Enforcement vessels and aircraft. The main purpose of coastal patrols is to protect territorial waters, enforce national and International laws, and respond to security, environmental, and humanitarian incidents.
Deutsch: Küstenschutz / Español: Protección costera / Português: Proteção costeira / Français: Protection côtière / Italiano: Protezione costiera
Coastal protection in the maritime context refers to the methods, structures, and strategies used to prevent erosion, flooding, and other damage to coastal areas from natural forces like waves, tides, and storms. It involves both man-made structures and natural solutions to protect shorelines, infrastructure, ecosystems, and communities from the effects of the sea.
Deutsch: Küstenlinie / Español: Línea costera / Português: Linha costeira / Français: Littoral / Italiano: Linea costiera
Coastline in the maritime context refers to the boundary where land meets the sea or ocean, playing a critical role in various maritime activities, industries, and ecological systems. Coastlines are significant for navigation, trade, coastal defence, environmental conservation, and the economy, as they are often the locations for ports, harbours, fishing activities, and coastal settlements.