Glossary. N

Glossary. N

The Maritime Glossary. Letter N +++ Popular Articles: 'Navigation', 'North', 'Navy'

English: NAA
German: NAA is a shortcut for --->'National Archives of Australia'.

English: Nas (disambiguation)
German: NAS is a shortcut for --->'National Airspace System'.

NATPLAN is a shortcut for --->'National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and other Noxious and Hazardous Substances'.

NATSAR Council is a shortcut for --->'Australian National Search and Rescue Council'.

NAV is a shortcut for --->'Sub-committee on Safety of Navigation'.

Deutsch: Marineoperationen / Español: Operaciones Navales / Português: Operações Navais / Français: Opérations Navales / Italiano: Operazioni Navali

Naval Operations refer to the strategic, tactical, and logistical activities conducted by naval forces to ensure national security, enforce maritime law, and project power at sea. These operations encompass a wide range of military activities, including combat missions, patrols, amphibious assaults, and humanitarian assistance.

NAVAREA is a shortcut for --->'Short title of an area in the world-wide navigational service'.

NAVAREA X is a shortcut for --->'The tenth area in the world-wide navigational service for which Australia is responsible'.

Deutsch: Navigation / Español: Navegación / Português: Navegação / Français: Navigation / Italiano: Navigazione

In the maritime context, "navigation" refers to the science and art of safely and efficiently directing the course of a vessel through water. It involves determining the ship's position, course, and distance traveled, as well as planning and following a route from one location to another. Navigation is a critical function in the maritime industry, ensuring that ships avoid hazards, conserve fuel, and reach their destinations promptly.

Deutsch: Navigation und Kommunikation / Español: Navegación y comunicación / Português: Navegação e comunicação / Français: Navigation et communication / Italian: Navigazione e comunicazione

Navigation and Communication in the maritime context refer to the systems, technologies, and processes used to guide vessels safely through waterways and to maintain effective communication between ships, shore stations, and other vessels. These elements are critical for the safe and efficient operation of maritime activities, ensuring that ships can navigate accurately, avoid hazards, and coordinate with other maritime entities.