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The Maritime Glossary. Letter D +++ Popular Articles: 'Dock', 'Distress', 'DOS'

DAFF

DAFF is a shortcut for --->'Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry'.

Damage

The Pollution Damage caused by Oil from Oil Tankers might have a serious impact on the nature. So the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established in 1992 the following rules

  • the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (the 1992 Civil Liability Convention); and
  • the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (the 1992 Fund Convention).

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DASS

DASS is a shortcut for 'Distress Alerting Satellite System

DBCDE

DBCDE is a shortcut of --->'Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy'.

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DC

English: DC
German: DC is a shortcut for --->'Data Centre'.

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DDP

English: DDP
German: DDP is a shortcut for --->'Data Distribution Plan (LRIT)'.

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DDR

English: East Germany
German: DDR is a shortcut for --->'Data Distribution Region'.

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DE

English: DE
German: English: DE
German: - DE : is a shortcut for --->'Sub-committee on Ship Design and Equipment'.

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Decision

Deutsch: Entscheidung / Español: Decisión / Português: Decisão / Français: Décision / Italiano: Decisione

Decision in the maritime context refers to the Process of making choices or judgments that influence operations, navigation, safety, and Logistics at sea. Decisions in this field are often complex and require balancing multiple factors, such as safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and Regulatory Compliance.

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Deck

Deutsch: Deck / Español: Cubierta / Português: Convés / Français: Pont / Italian: Ponte

In the maritime context, a deck refers to a horizontal structure or platform on a ship or boat that forms the floor of the vessel. The deck provides a working surface for the crew and passengers, serves as a place for mounting equipment, and plays a crucial role in the ship's overall Structural Integrity. There are multiple decks on a ship, each serving different purposes depending on the type and size of the vessel.

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