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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.
Equity
Deutsch: Eigenkapital / Español: equidad / Português: equidade / Français: équité / Italiano: equità
Equity in the maritime context can refer to two primary concepts: financial equity and social equity. Financial equity pertains to the ownership interest or capital that stakeholders, such as shipowners or investors, have in maritime assets or shipping companies. Social equity relates to fair and inclusive practices in the industry, ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for seafarers and stakeholders regardless of their background.
Exporter
Deutsch: Exporteur im maritimen Kontext / Español: Exportador en el contexto marítimo / Português: Exportador no contexto marítimo / Français: Exportateur dans le contexte Maritime / Italiano: Esportatore nel contesto marittimo
Exporter in the maritime context refers to an individual, company, or entity that sends goods or commodities from one country to another by sea for trade purposes. Exporters play a crucial role in global trade, facilitating the Movement of goods across International waters using Shipping services.
Weather Prediction
Deutsch: Wettervorhersage / Español: Predicción meteorológica / Português: Previsão do tempo / Français: Prévision météorologique / Italiano: Previsione meteorologica
Weather prediction in the Maritime context involves forecasting atmospheric and oceanic conditions to ensure the Safety, Efficiency, and sustainability of maritime Operations. It includes predicting parameters such as Wind speed and Direction, wave Height, Ocean currents, temperature, and the likelihood of severe weather phenomena like storms or hurricanes.