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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: Commonwealth / Español: Commonwealth / Português: Commonwealth / Français: Commonwealth / Italiano: Commonwealth

Commonwealth in the maritime context often refers to the collective interests, policies, and collaborative efforts related to maritime affairs among the member states of the Commonwealth of Nations. This organization, often simply known as the Commonwealth, consists of 54 member countries, many of which have significant maritime interests due to their geographic locations and historical ties to the British Empire.

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.

Deutsch: Monitor / Español: monitor / Português: monitor / Français: moniteur / Italiano: monitor

Monitor in the maritime context generally refers to a type of warship or to the action of observing and overseeing various systems, processes, or operations on a vessel. The term originated with a specific class of ironclad warships used in the 19th century, but in modern maritime usage, it also encompasses the monitoring of navigation, safety, and environmental systems on board ships.

Deutsch: Übersee / Español: Ultramar / Português: Ultramar / Français: Outre-mer / Italian: Oltremare

Oversea in the maritime context refers to activities, trade, or transportation that occur across the seas, typically involving long-distance travel between continents or countries separated by oceans. This term encompasses a wide range of maritime operations, including international shipping, naval expeditions, and global trade.