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This is the Maritime Glossary

This glossary/lexicon gives an intensive overview about the words, terms, articles relevant in the maritime area. Beside English most articles are also available in Spanish and German. A special aspect in this glossary is the Meteorology.

Deutsch: Finanzdienstleistungen / Español: Servicios financieros / Português: Serviços financeiros / Français: Services financiers / Italian: Servizi finanziari

Financial Services in the maritime context refer to a range of financial products and services specifically tailored to meet the needs of the maritime industry. These services include financing for shipbuilding and purchase, marine insurance, investment services, risk management, and financial planning for maritime operations.

Deutsch: Kaiji / Español: Kaiji / Português: Kaiji / Français: Kaiji / Italian: Kaiji

Kaiji in the maritime context refers to a Japanese term for a seaman or sailor. It encompasses various roles and responsibilities associated with maritime work, including navigation, maintenance, and operational duties on vessels. The term is widely used in Japan to describe individuals who work on ships and contribute to the country's maritime industry.

PVA is a shortcut for --->'Port Vulnerability Assessment'.

WRF is a shortcut for --->'Waste Reception Facilities' or 'Weather Research and Forecasting model'.