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AMSA

English: AMSA
German: English: AMSA
German: AMSA is a shortcut for --->'Australian Maritime Safety Authority'.

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AMSAT

AMSAT is a shortcut for --->'Australian Marine Science and Technology Limited'.

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AMSS

English: Amplitude modulation signalling system
German: AMSS is a shortcut for --->'Aeronautical Mobile Satellite Service'.

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Amver

English: AMVER
German: Amver is a shortcut for --->'Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue'.

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ANAO

ANAO is an abbreviation that can stand for several different things in the maritime context. Here are a few possibilities:

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ANC

English: ANC (disambiguation)
German: ANC is a shortcut for --->'Air Navigation Commission'.

Anchor Drag

Deutsch: Ankerdrift / Español: Arrastre del ancla / Português: Deriva da âncora / Français: Dérive de l'ancre / Italiano: Deriva dell'ancora

Anchor drag in the maritime context refers to the unintended Movement of a vessel due to the anchor failing to hold securely to the seabed. This can occur when external forces, such as strong winds, currents, or waves, exceed the anchor's holding capacity or when the seabed conditions are unsuitable for anchoring.

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Anchor Fouling

Deutsch: Ankerbewuchs / Español: Incrustación de anclas / Português: Incrustação de âncoras / Français: Encroûtement d'ancres / Italiano: Incrostazione di ancore

Anchor fouling refers to the accumulation of marine organisms on the surface of an anchor, which can impair its functionality and performance. This phenomenon is a significant concern in maritime operations, as it can lead to increased drag, reduced holding power, and difficulties in anchor retrieval. Understanding anchor fouling is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and reliability of anchoring systems in various marine environments.

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Anchoring

Deutsch: Verankerung / Español: Anclaje / Português: Ancoragem / Français: Ancrage / Italiano: Ancoraggio

Anchoring in the maritime context refers to the process of securing a vessel in a particular location by deploying an anchor. This ensures that the vessel remains stationary, despite currents, wind, or other forces that might otherwise cause it to drift.

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ANL

English: ANL
German: ANL is a shortcut for --->'Australian National Line'.

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