Glossary. D

Glossary. D

The Maritime Glossary. Letter D +++ Popular Articles: 'Digitalization', 'Damage', 'Distress'

DAFF is a shortcut for --->'Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry'.

The Pollution Damage caused by Oil from Oil Tankers might have a serious impact on the nature. So the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established in 1992 the following rules

  • the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (the 1992 Civil Liability Convention); and
  • the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (the 1992 Fund Convention).

DASS is a shortcut for 'Distress Alerting Satellite System

DBCDE is a shortcut of --->'Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy'.

English: DC
German: DC is a shortcut for --->'Data Centre'.

English: DDP
German: DDP is a shortcut for --->'Data Distribution Plan (LRIT)'.

English: East Germany
German: DDR is a shortcut for --->'Data Distribution Region'.

English: DE
German: English: DE
German: - DE : is a shortcut for --->'Sub-committee on Ship Design and Equipment'.

Deutsch: Deck / Español: Cubierta / Português: Convés / Français: Pont / Italian: Ponte

In the maritime context, a deck refers to a horizontal structure or platform on a ship or boat that forms the floor of the vessel. The deck provides a working surface for the crew and passengers, serves as a place for mounting equipment, and plays a crucial role in the ship's overall structural integrity. There are multiple decks on a ship, each serving different purposes depending on the type and size of the vessel.

DECODE is a shortcut for --->'The Determination of the Ecological Consequences of Dredged Material Emplacement'.