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Glossary. G
Deutsch: GAC Gruppe / Español: Grupo GAC / Português: Grupo GAC / Français: Groupe GAC / Italiano: Gruppo GAC
GAC Group, officially known as Gulf Agency Company, is a global provider of integrated Shipping, Logistics, and Marine services. Established in 1956, the company has expanded its presence to over 300 offices in more than 50 countries, employing approximately 7,500 people worldwide.
Deutsch: Galapagos-Inseln / Español: Islas Galápagos / Português: Ilhas Galápagos / Français: Îles Galápagos / Italian: Isole Galápagos
Galapagos in the maritime context refers to the Galapagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. They are renowned for their unique and diverse marine ecosystem. The islands are part of Ecuador and are situated about 1,000 km (620 miles) off its coast.
Deutsch: Galapagos-Inseln / Español: Islas Galápagos / Português: Ilhas Galápagos / Français: Îles Galápagos / Italiano: Isole Galápagos
The Galapagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) west of Ecuador. In the Maritime context, they are renowned for their unique Marine ecosystems, extraordinary Biodiversity, and their status as a highly protected marine reserve. The surrounding waters are rich in nutrients, supporting a vast range of endemic marine species and playing a significant role in global marine conservation efforts.
Deutsch: Müll / Español: Basura / Português: Lixo / Français: Déchets / Italiano: Spazzatura
Garbage in the maritime context refers to any kind of waste Material generated on ships, including food waste, plastic, paper, metal, glass, and other debris. This waste can come from daily operations, maintenance, cargo operations, and the activities of passengers and crew. Garbage management on ships is crucial to prevent marine pollution and to comply with international regulations.
Deutsch: Gas / Español: Gas / Português: Gás / Français: Gaz / Italiano: Gas
Gas is one of the four fundamental states of matter (the others being solid, liquid, and plasma). A pure gas may be made up of individual atoms (e.g. a noble gas or atomic gas like neon), elemental molecules made from one type of atom (e.g. oxygen), or compound molecules made from a variety of atoms (e.g. carbon dioxide).