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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.
Book
Deutsch: Buch / Español: Libro / Português: Livro / Français: Livre / Italiano: Libro
Book in the maritime context can refer to several types of records, manuals, or logbooks that are essential for the operation, navigation, and management of ships. These books are used for documentation, compliance, training, and operational purposes.
Diesel
Deutsch: Diesel / Español: Diésel / Português: Diesel / Français: Diesel / Italiano: Diesel
Diesel in the maritime context refers to a type of fuel and the engines that burn this fuel, both widely used in various types of watercraft for propulsion and power generation.
Landscape
Deutsch: Landschaft / Español: paisaje / Português: paisagem / Français: paysage / Italiano: paesaggio
Landscape in the maritime context refers to the visible features and characteristics of an area as seen from the sea. This includes natural formations such as coastlines, cliffs, mountains, and islands, as well as man-made structures like ports, lighthouses, and seaside towns.
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.