Glossary. H
Glossary. H
Deutsch: Lebensraum / Español: hábitat / Português: habitat / Français: habitat / Italiano: habitat
In the maritime context, a habitat refers to the natural environment in which marine organisms live and thrive. It includes various physical spaces in the ocean and coastal regions, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, deep-sea trenches, and open ocean areas. These habitats provide essential resources like food, shelter, and breeding grounds for a wide range of marine species.
Deutsch: Hafen / Español: Puerto / Português: Porto / Français: Port / Italiano: Porto
Harbour in the maritime context is a sheltered body of water where ships, boats, and other vessels can dock, load and unload cargo, and seek refuge from storms. Harbours provide essential facilities and services for maritime operations, including berthing, storage, and repair services.
A hazard is a potential source of harm. Substances, events, or circumstances can constitute hazards when their nature would allow them, even just theoretically, to cause damage to health, life, property, or any other interest of value. The probability of that harm being realized in a specific incident, combined with the magnitude of potential harm, make up its risk, a term often used synonymously in colloquial speech.
HELCOM is a shortcut for --->'Helsinki Commission'.
Deutsch: Hubschrauber / Español: Helicóptero / Português: Helicóptero / Français: Hélicoptère / Italiano: Elicottero
Helicopter in the maritime context refers to a versatile aircraft used for various operations at sea, including search and rescue, transportation, surveillance, and emergency medical services. Helicopters play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of maritime activities.