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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.
Competitive Sailing
Deutsch: Wettkampfsegeln / Español: Vela Competitiva / Português: Vela Competitiva / Français: Voile de Compétition / Italiano: Vela Competitiva
Competitive Sailing in the maritime context refers to the organized sport and activity of racing sailboats in various formats and environments, from small dinghies to large yachts. It involves skillful navigation, teamwork, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of Weather, wind, and water dynamics to achieve the best possible performance and compete against other sailors.
Livestock
Deutsch: Vieh / Español: Ganado / Português: Gado / Français: Bétail / Italiano: Bestiame
Livestock in the maritime context refers to the transportation of farm animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, by sea. This practice involves specialized vessels designed to ensure the welfare and safety of the animals during their journey across oceans.
Merchant
Deutsch: Kaufmann / Español: Comerciante / Português: Comerciante / Français: Marchand / Italiano: Mercante
Merchant in the maritime context refers to an individual or entity involved in the trade of goods via sea routes. This term is traditionally associated with merchants who own or operate merchant ships, facilitating international trade by transporting commodities across the world’s oceans.
Territorial Disputes
Deutsch: Gebietsstreitigkeiten / Español: disputas territoriales / Português: disputas territoriais / Français: différends territoriaux / Italiano: dispute territoriali
Territorial Disputes in the maritime context refer to disagreements between states over the ownership, control, and use of maritime regions and the resources within them. These disputes can involve questions of sovereignty over islands, reefs, and the demarcation of maritime boundaries, often due to valuable natural resources like oil, gas, and Fisheries or strategic navigation routes.