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The Maritime Glossary. Letter P +++ Popular Articles: 'Port of Rotterdam', 'Passenger Transport', 'Platform'

P&I Clubs

P&I Clubs is a shortcut for --->'Protection and Indemnity Clubs'.

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PACIA

PACIA is a shortcut for --->'--->Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association'.

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Pacific

Deutsch: Pazifischer Ozean / Español: Océano Pacífico / Português: Oceano Pací­fico / Français: Océan Pacifique / Italiano: Oceano Pacifico

The Pacific (Pacific Ocean) is the largest ocean on earth (165.25 million km²). It extends from the Arctic in the north to Antarctica in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.

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Packaging

Deutsch: Verpackung / Español: embalaje / Português: embalagem / Français: emballage / Italian: imballaggio

Packaging in the maritime context refers to the materials and methods used to protect goods during transport over sea. This is essential to ensure that cargo arrives at its destination in good condition, safeguarding against damage from handling, moisture, and rough seas.

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PACPLAN

PACPLAN is a shortcut for --->'Pacific Islands Region Oil Spill Contingency Plan'.

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Paddle

Deutsch: Paddel / Español: Remo / Português: Pagaia / Français: Pagaie / Italiano: Pagaia

Paddle in the maritime context refers to a handheld tool used to propel small watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, or small boats, through the water. It consists of a shaft with a broad, flat blade (or blades) at one or both ends. Unlike oars, which are typically mounted on the boat and used in pairs, paddles are held by the user and moved freely in the water to generate forward motion. Paddles are essential for maneuvering and controlling the direction of the vessel in various water conditions.

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PADS

PADS is an abbreviation that can stand for several different things in the maritime context. Here are a few possibilities:

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Palletized Goods

Deutsch: Palettierte Güter / Español: Mercancías paletizadas / Português: Mercadorias paletizadas / Français: Marchandises palettisées / Italiano: Merci pallettizzate

Palletized goods refer to cargo that is systematically arranged and secured on pallets to facilitate efficient handling, storage, and transportation, particularly in maritime logistics. This method of unitization enhances operational safety, reduces loading times, and minimizes the risk of damage during transit, making it a cornerstone of modern supply chain management in global trade.

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Panama Canal

Deutsch: Panamakanal / Español: Canal de Panamá / Português: Canal do Panamá / Français: Canal de Panama / Italiano: Canale di Panama

The Panama Canal is one of the most significant artificial waterways in the world, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Isthmus of Panama. Completed in 1914, it revolutionized global maritime trade by drastically reducing travel distances and costs. Its construction and operation remain engineering milestones, blending human ingenuity with complex geopolitical and environmental challenges.

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