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Stowage

Deutsch: Stauung / Español: estiba / Português: estiva / Français: arrimage / Italiano: stivaggio

Stowage in the maritime context refers to the method of packing and securing cargo within a ship to ensure its safe transport. Proper stowage is crucial for maintaining the stability of the vessel, preventing cargo damage, and ensuring the safety of the crew and ship.

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Strait

Deutsch: Meerenge / Español: Estrecho / Português: Estreito / Français: Détroit / Italian: Stretto

Strait in the maritime context refers to a narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water. Straits are significant for navigation and global trade, as they often serve as strategic maritime routes that facilitate the movement of ships between oceans, seas, and other large bodies of water.

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Strait of Malacca

Deutsch: Straße von Malakka / Español: estrecho de Malaca / Português: estreito de Malaca / Français: détroit de Malacca / Italiano: stretto di Malacca

Strait of Malacca in the maritime context refers to one of the most critical and strategic Waterways in the world, connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. This strait runs between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian Island of Sumatra, spanning approximately 890 km (about 550 miles). It is a vital route for global shipping, as it facilitates the transport of a significant portion of the world's trade, especially oil and natural gas shipments.

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Strategy

Deutsch: Strategie / Español: Estrategia / Português: Estratégia / Français: Stratégie / Italiano: Strategia

Strategy in the maritime context refers to the comprehensive planning and execution of actions to achieve specific goals in shipping, naval operations, maritime trade, and overall maritime management. This involves optimizing routes, managing resources, ensuring security, and navigating international regulations and economic conditions.

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Strength

Deutsch: Stärke / Español: resistencia / Português: resistência / Français: résistance / Italiano: resistenza

Strength in the maritime context refers to the capacity of a ship, its structures, and materials to withstand various forces and stresses encountered at sea. This encompasses structural integrity, Durability, and the ability to endure harsh marine conditions such as waves, wind, and cargo loads without compromising the vessel's safety and functionality.

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Structural Integrity

Deutsch: Strukturelle Integrität / Español: Integridad estructural / Português: Integridade estrutural / Français: Intégrité structurelle / Italiano: Integrità strutturale

In the Maritime context, structural integrity refers to the ability of a Ship or Offshore structure to withstand operational and environmental stresses without experiencing failure, deformation, or collapse. It is a fundamental concept in naval architecture, Marine engineering, and safety management, ensuring that vessels and marine installations remain seaworthy under all conditions.

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Structural Stress

Deutsch: Strukturelle Belastung / Español: Tensión estructural / Português: Tensão estrutural / Français: Stress structurel / Italiano: Stress strutturale

Structural stress in the maritime context refers to the forces and loads acting on a vessel's structure during Operation, which can cause deformation, fatigue, or failure if not properly managed. These stresses arise from external factors such as waves, cargo weight, Wind, and operational activities, as well as internal factors like Engine vibrations and thermal expansion.

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STS

STS is a shortcut for --->'Ship -to-Ship Transfer'.

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STW

is a shortcut for --->'Sub-committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping'.

SUA

SUA is a shortcut for --->'Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, 1988'.

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