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The Maritime Glossary. Letter R +++ Popular Articles: 'Right', 'Research', 'Rudder'

Responsibility

Deutsch: Verantwortung / Español: responsabilidad / Português: responsabilidade / Français: responsabilité / Italiano: responsabilità

Responsibility in the maritime context refers to the duties, obligations, and accountability that individuals or entities, such as shipowners, operators, captains, crew members, and maritime authorities, hold in ensuring the safe, efficient, and lawful operation of vessels. This concept encompasses a wide range of tasks, from adhering to international regulations and maintaining the seaworthiness of ships to protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of the crew and cargo.

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Retail

Deutsch: Einzelhandel / Español: Venta al por menor / Português: Varejo / Français: Vente au détail / Italiano: Vendita al dettaglio

Retail in the maritime context refers to the sale of goods and services directly to consumers, usually onboard ships, in port areas, or within coastal regions frequented by maritime traffic. This includes duty-free shopping on cruise ships, portside shops catering to tourists, and the supply of provisions and equipment for ships. Retail operations in maritime environments focus on providing convenient and often tax-free products to passengers, crew members, and visitors at maritime hubs.

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Retirement

Deutsch: Ruhestand / Español: Jubilación / Português: Aposentadoria / Français: Retraite / Italiano: Pensionamento

Retirement in the maritime context refers to the process by which seafarers, marine engineers, and other maritime professionals end their active working life, often transitioning to a period of rest and leisure after years of service at sea or in maritime-related occupations. This phase is typically marked by eligibility for pensions, retirement benefits, and, in many cases, an organized exit from professional duties.

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Retrieval

Deutsch: Bergung / Español: Recuperación / Português: Recuperação / Français: Récupération / Italiano: Recupero

Retrieval in the maritime context refers to the process of locating, recovering, and securing objects, vessels, or cargo from the sea. This can include activities such as salvage operations, rescue missions, and the recovery of sunken ships, lost containers, or equipment. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of the maritime environment, protect property, and, in some cases, preserve valuable or hazardous materials.

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RF

English: Radio Frequency
German: RF is a shortcut for --->'Radio Frequency'.

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RFDS

English: Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
German: RFDS is a shortcut for --->'Royal Flying Doctor Service'.

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RFL

English: RFL (disambiguation)
German: RFL is a shortcut for --->'Regulatory Functions Levy'.

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RFT

English: RFT
German: RFT is a shortcut for --->'Request for Tender'.

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RIB

English: Rib (disambiguation)
German: English: Rib (disambiguation)
German: RIB is a shortcut for --->'Rigid Inflatable Boat'.

RIBB

RIBB is a shortcut for --->'Bolivian International Registry of Shipping'.

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