Glossary. W

Glossary. W

The Maritime Glossary. Letter W +++ Popular Articles: 'Water', 'Weather', 'Weather Conditions'

English: Watch-System

German: Die Wache (Schiffswache) ist eine Einteilung der Besatzung auf verschiedene Wachdienste im Schichtdienst, z.B. ein Wachgänger, Brückenwache, Maschinenwache; z.B. eine Deckswache bewacht das Schiff im Hafen.

Mit Wache wird auch der entsprechende Zeitraum bezeichnet.

Es gibt Wachen für je 4 Std. (und anschließend 8 Std. frei) sowie 6 Std. (und anschließend 6 Std. frei).

WAG is a shortcut for --->'Waste Management Guide'.

Deutsch: Seekrieg / Español: Guerra marítima / Português: Guerra Marítima / Français: Guerre maritime / Italiano: Guerra marittima

Warfare in the maritime context refers to the strategies, tactics, and operations used in conflict on or near the sea. This includes the deployment and engagement of naval forces, the use of naval weapons, and the execution of naval battles.

Deutsch: Abfall / Español: Residuos / Português: Resíduos / Français: Déchets / Italiano: Rifiuti /

Waste (or wastes) are unwanted or unusable materials. Waste is any substance which is discarded after primary use, or is worthless, defective and of no use.

Deutsch: Wache / Español: Guardia / Português: Vigia / Français: Quart / Italian: Guardia

Watch in the maritime context refers to the system of assigning crew members to shifts during which they are responsible for the operation and safety of the vessel. This system ensures that a ship is continuously monitored and managed, particularly during long voyages where constant vigilance is necessary to maintain navigation, security, and the overall functionality of the vessel.

Deutsch: Wachdienst / Español: Guardia de navegación / Português: Vigilância / Français: Quart de veille / Italiano: Turno di guardia

Watchkeeping in the maritime context refers to the system of organized shifts undertaken by the crew members of a ship to ensure its safe operation and navigation 24 hours a day. This continuous vigilance is critical for monitoring the ship's course, speed, navigational status, and safety, as well as for responding to any potential hazards or emergencies that may arise.

Deutsch: Wasser / Español: Agua / Português: Água / Français: Eau / Italiano: Acqua /

In the maritime context, "water" generally refers to the bodies of water that ships and boats travel on, as well as the water that is necessary for the operation of those vessels.

Deutsch: Wasserfahrzeug / Español: Embarcación / Português: Embarcação / Français: Navire / Italiano: Imbarcazione

Watercraft in the maritime context refers to any type of vehicle capable of moving across (or submerged in) water bodies. This broad category encompasses a variety of vessels, each designed for specific purposes, environments, and capabilities.

Deutsch: Wasserlinie / Español: línea de flotación / Português: linha d'água / Français: ligne de flottaison / Italiano: linea di galleggiamento

Waterline in the maritime context refers to the line where the hull of a ship or boat meets the surface of the water when it is afloat. It represents the boundary between the submerged part of the vessel and the portion above the water. The waterline is a crucial factor in naval architecture and ship operations, as it affects buoyancy, stability, speed, and overall performance. It can change with the ship's loading, fuel consumption, and other operational conditions.

Deutsch: Wasserstraße / Español: Vía acuática / Português: Via navegável / Français: Voie navigable / Italiano: Via d'acqua

In the maritime context, a "waterway" refers to any navigable body of water that can be used for transportation or shipping. These include rivers, lakes, canals, and seas that are sufficiently deep, wide, and calm to allow the passage of boats and ships. Waterways are crucial for maritime transport, providing economical and efficient routes for the movement of goods and people across different regions. They play a key role in global commerce and the fishing industry, as well as in recreational boating and tourism.