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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.
Jones Act
Deutsch: Jones-Gesetz / Español: Ley Jones / Português: Lei Jones / Français: Loi Jones / Italian: Legge Jones
Jones Act refers to a United States federal statute that regulates maritime commerce in U.S. waters and between U.S. ports. In the maritime context, it primarily mandates that goods transported by water between U.S. ports must be carried on ships that are built, owned, and operated by United States citizens or permanent residents.
Liner
Deutsch: Linienschiff / Español: Buque de línea / Português: Navio de linha / Français: Navire de ligne / Italiano: Nave di linea
Liner refers to a type of ship in the maritime industry that operates on a regular schedule and follows fixed routes. Unlike tramp ships, which operate based on demand and do not have a fixed schedule, liners offer consistent and reliable services for the transportation of goods and passengers.
Livestock
Deutsch: Vieh / Español: Ganado / Português: Gado / Français: Bétail / Italiano: Bestiame
Livestock in the maritime context refers to the transportation of farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, by sea. This practice involves specialized vessels designed to ensure the welfare and safety of the animals during their journey across oceans.
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.