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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.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Deutsch: Alternative Streitbeilegung / Español: Resolución Alternativa de Disputas / Português: Resolução Alternativa de Disputas / Français: Règlement Alternatif des Différends / Italiano: Risoluzione Alternativa delle Controversie
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the Maritime context refers to non-litigation methods used to resolve conflicts arising in the Shipping, trade, and maritime industries. These methods include arbitration, Mediation, and Negotiation, offering faster and more cost-effective solutions compared to traditional Court proceedings. ADR is widely used in maritime disputes involving charter parties, Cargo claims, Ship collisions, salvage Operations, and International trade contracts.
Dropping the Anchor
Deutsch: Den Anker werfen im maritimen Kontext / Español: Echar el ancla en el contexto marítimo / Português: Lançar a âncora no contexto marítimo / Français: Jeter l'ancre dans le contexte Maritime / Italiano: Gettare l'ancora nel contesto marittimo
Dropping the Anchor in the maritime context refers to the act of deploying a Ship’s anchor into the seabed to secure the Vessel in a fixed Position. This is a critical manoeuvre in Navigation, often performed to maintain stability during stops in open water, near ports, or in emergencies where the vessel needs to halt immediately.
Equity
Deutsch: Eigenkapital / Español: equidad / Português: equidade / Français: équité / Italiano: equità
Equity in the maritime context can refer to two primary concepts: financial equity and social equity. Financial equity pertains to the ownership interest or capital that stakeholders, such as shipowners or investors, have in maritime assets or shipping companies. Social equity relates to fair and inclusive practices in the industry, ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for seafarers and stakeholders regardless of their background.
Ice Navigation
Deutsch: Eisnavigation / Español: Navegación en hielo / Português: Navegação em gelo / Français: Navigation dans les glaces / Italiano: Navigazione tra i ghiacci
Ice navigation in the maritime context refers to the practice of safely operating ships in ice-covered waters, such as in polar regions or during winter in cold climates. It involves specialised skills, equipment, and strategies to manoeuvre through sea ice, icebergs, and other frozen conditions without compromising the vessel's safety or efficiency.