Glossary. S
Glossary. S
Deutsch: Werft / Español: Astillero / Português: Estaleiro / Français: Chantier naval / Italiano: Cantiere navale
Shipyard in the maritime context refers to a facility where ships are constructed, repaired, and maintained. These specialized industrial sites are equipped with the necessary infrastructure and machinery to handle various aspects of shipbuilding and ship repair.
Deutsch: Ufer / Español: costa / Português: costa / Français: rivage / Italian: costa
Shore in the maritime context refers to the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. It is the area where the water meets the land, often characterized by beaches, cliffs, and other coastal features.
Deutsch: Kurzstreckenseeschifffahrt / Español: Transporte marítimo de corta distancia / Português: Transporte marítimo de curta distância / Français: Transport maritime à courte distance / Italiano: Trasporto marittimo a corto raggio
Short-Sea Shipping refers to the movement of cargo and passengers by sea over relatively short distances, typically within a continent or between neighboring countries. Unlike deep-sea shipping, which involves transoceanic routes, this mode of transport focuses on regional connectivity, often serving as a complementary or alternative solution to road and rail freight. It plays a critical role in reducing congestion on land-based transport networks while enhancing the efficiency of supply chains.
German: SIDS is a shortcut for --->'Small Island Developing States'.
Deutsch: Singapur / Español: Singapur / Português: Singapura / Français: Singapour / Italiano: Singapore
Singapore in the maritime context refers to the city-state's pivotal role as a global maritime hub. It is renowned for its strategic location, world-class port facilities, and comprehensive maritime services, making it one of the most significant maritime centres in the world.
English: Sire (disambiguation)
German: SIRE is a shortcut for --->'Ship Inspection Report Programme (OCIMF) http://www.ocimf.com (SIRE database)'.