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Ball

Deutsch: Kugel / Español: Bola / Português: Bola / Français: Boule / Italiano: Palla

Ball in the maritime context refers to a rounded object, often used as a symbol, marker, or functional component aboard vessels or in port operations. Balls may serve various purposes, such as indicating specific statuses, providing ballast, or functioning as part of mechanical systems.

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Ballast

Deutsch: Ballast / Español: Lastre / Português: Lastro / Français: Lest / Italiano: Zavorra

Ballast in the maritime context refers to the Material used to stabilize ships in the water. Typically, ballast takes the form of water, which is taken into tanks specifically designed for this purpose. The proper management of ballast is critical for safe and efficient ship operation.

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Ballast Water

Deutsch: Ballastwasser / Español: Agua de lastre / Português: Água de lastro / Français: Eau de ballast / Italiano: Acqua di zavorra

In the maritime context, ballast water refers to the water taken on board ships to maintain stability, balance, and structural integrity during voyages, especially when not fully loaded with cargo. This water is usually pumped into tanks in the ship’s hull and can be discharged at different ports as the cargo load changes.

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Baltic

Deutsch: Baltikum / Español: Báltico / Português: Báltico / Français: Baltique / Italiano: Baltico

Baltic in the maritime context refers to the Baltic Sea, a significant body of water in Northern Europe, and its surrounding regions, including the countries that border this sea. The term encompasses various aspects such as maritime trade, environmental concerns, and geopolitical significance in this area.

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BAN

English: Ban
German: BAN is a shortcut for --->'Basel Action Network'.

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Bank

Deutsch: Sandbank / Español: Banco / Português: Banco / Français: Banc / Italiano: Banco

Bank in the maritime context refers to an elevated area on the sea floor, typically composed of sand, mud, gravel, or rock, that is higher than the surrounding seabed. These underwater features can significantly impact navigation, marine life, and coastal processes.

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BAOAC

BAOAC is a shortcut for --->'Bonn Agreement Oil Appearance Code'.

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BAREP

BAREP is a shortcut for --->'Baltic Sea Position Reporting System'.

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BAS

English: Bas
German: English: Bas
German: BAS is a shortcut for --->'Basic Air Services'.

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BC Code

BC Code is a shortcut for --->'Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes'.

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