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The Maritime Glossary. Letter V +++ Popular Articles: 'Voyage', 'Vessel', 'Vessel crew'

Validation

Deutsch: Validierung / Español: validación / Português: validação / Français: validation / Italiano: convalida

Validation in the maritime context refers to the Process of confirming that systems, equipment, procedures, or data meet predefined Standards, specifications, and requirements to ensure safe and effective operation. This process is critical for maintaining compliance with maritime regulations, ensuring the Accuracy of data, and verifying that systems perform as intended under real-world conditions.

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VDRs

VDRs is a shortcut for --->'Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDRs)'.

Ventilation

Deutsch: Belüftung / Español: Ventilación / Português: Ventilação / Français: Ventilation / Italiano: Ventilazione

Ventilation in the maritime context refers to the Process of providing fresh air and removing stale or contaminated air from various spaces within a ship, such as accommodation areas, engine rooms, cargo holds, and other enclosed spaces. Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality, ensuring the safety and comfort of the crew, preventing the accumulation of harmful gases, and controlling temperature and humidity levels onboard. Ventilation systems on ships must comply with international regulations, including those outlined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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VER

VER is a shortcut for --->'Voluntary Early Retirement'.

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Versatility

Deutsch: Vielseitigkeit / Español: Versatilidad / Português: Versatilidade / Français: Polyvalence / Italiano: Versatilità

Versatility in the maritime context refers to the ability of ships, equipment, and personnel to adapt to a wide range of tasks, roles, and environments. It highlights the Flexibility of maritime operations to handle diverse cargo types, varying weather conditions, multiple functions (such as transport, defense, or exploration), and different geographic regions. Versatility in maritime operations allows for more efficient, cost-effective, and adaptive solutions in the face of changing market demands, operational challenges, and environmental conditions.

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Vessel

Deutsch: Schiff / Español: Buque / Português: Navio / Français: Navire / Italiano: Nave /

In the maritime context, a vessel refers to any type of watercraft that is used for transportation or other purposes. This includes ships of all sizes, from small boats and ferries to large cargo ships and cruise ships.

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Vessel crew

Deutsch: Schiffsbesatzung / Español: Tripulación del buque / Português: Tripulação do navio / Français: Équipage du navire / Italiano: Equipaggio della nave

In the Maritime context, the Term Vessel Crew refers to the collective group of individuals responsible for operating, navigating, maintaining, and managing all activities aboard a Ship or Boat. This team ensures the vessel's safe and efficient Operation, handling tasks ranging from steering and engine Maintenance to Cargo handling and providing for the well-being of everyone on board.

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VFR

VFR is a shortcut for --->'Visual Flight Rules'.

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VGE

VGE is a shortcut for --->'Voluntary Group of Experts'.

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VHF

VHF is a shortcut for --->'Very High Frequency'. In the maritime context, VHF refers to "Very High Frequency" radio communication. It is one of the most commonly used communication systems in the maritime industry for ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications.

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