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This is the Maritime Glossary
This glossary/lexicon gives an intensive overview about the words, terms, articles relevant in the maritime area. Beside English most articles are also available in Spanish and German. A special aspect in this glossary is the Meteorology.
Forwarder
Deutsch: Spediteur / Español: Transitario / Português: Transitário / Français: Transitaire / Italiano: Spedizioniere
Forwarder in the maritime context refers to a company or individual that arranges the transportation of goods on behalf of a shipper. Often called a freight forwarder, they act as intermediaries between the shipper and various transportation services, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective movement of cargo by sea.
Policy
Deutsch: Politik / Español: Política / Português: Política / Français: Politique / Italiano: Politica
Policy in the maritime context refers to the guidelines, regulations, and laws that govern activities related to maritime and naval operations, including shipping, fishing, and environmental management.
Payload
Deutsch: Nutzlast / Español: Carga útil / Português: Carga útil / Français: Charge utile / Italiano: Carico utile
Payload refers to the weight of the cargo or goods that a vessel is designed to carry. In the maritime context, this term is crucial for understanding a ship's carrying capacity and its efficiency in transporting goods.
Sand
Deutsch: Sand / Español: Arena / Português: Areia / Français: Sable / Italiano: Sabbia
Sand in the maritime context refers to granular Material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles, typically found along shorelines, in shallow waters, and on the sea floor. It plays a significant role in coastal processes, beach formation, and various human activities.