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Glossary. O
Deutsch: Ziel / Español: objetivo / Português: objetivo / Français: objectif / Italiano: obiettivo
Objective in the maritime context refers to the specific goals or aims that guide maritime operations, strategies, and Decisions. These objectives can be operational, strategic, environmental, or safety-related, depending on the specific maritime activity or sector involved. They are essential for planning and implementing tasks that contribute to the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of maritime activities.
Deutsch: Berufssicherheit im maritimen Sektor / Español: Seguridad laboral en el sector marítimo / Português: Segurança ocupacional no setor marítimo / Français: Sécurité professionnelle dans le secteur maritime / Italiano: Sicurezza sul lavoro nel settore marittimo
The concept of Occupational Safety in the maritime industry encompasses all measures, protocols, and systems designed to protect seafarers, port workers, and offshore personnel from hazards inherent to their work environment. This field integrates technical standards, regulatory frameworks, and operational best practices to mitigate risks ranging from mechanical failures to environmental exposure. Given the high-stakes nature of maritime operations—where isolation, extreme weather, and heavy machinery converge—occupational safety is not merely a compliance requirement but a cornerstone of sustainable maritime activity.
Deutsch: Ereignis / Español: Acontecimiento / Português: Ocorrência / Français: Événement / Italiano: Evento
Occurrence in the maritime context refers to any event or incident that happens during maritime operations. This can include a wide range of incidents, such as accidents, emergencies, equipment failures, Environmental Impacts, or any significant events that affect the operation of ships and maritime facilities.
Deutsch: Ozean / Español: Océano / Português: Oceano / Français: Océan / Italiano: Oceano /
An ocean (from Ancient Greek Okeanos) is a body of saline water that composes a large part of a planet's hydrosphere. In the context of Earth, it refers to one or all of the major divisions of the planet's World Ocean they are, in descending order of area, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic Oceans.
Deutsch: Ozeanographie / Español: Oceanografía / Português: Oceanografia / Français: Océanographie / Italian: Oceanografia
Oceanography in the maritime context is the scientific study of the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of the ocean. It encompasses the exploration and analysis of the world’s oceans to understand their processes, ecosystems, and the influence they have on the global environment. This field is critical for various maritime activities, including navigation, fisheries management, environmental protection, and climate research.