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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.

Doldrums

English: Intertropical Convergence Zone
German: Das Doldrums ist eine Windstillengürtel oder Kalmen. Alte seemänische Bezeichnung für die Subtropenhochs. Wegen der oftmals wochenlang anhaltenden Windstille bei Seefahrern gefürchtet.

Eis

English: Ice
German: Das Eis ist Wasser in festen Aggregatzustand. Dabei ist Eis aus Salzwasser (Meereseis)  brüchig und erreicht nicht die Härte von Süßwassereis (Flußeis). Bei einem Salzgehalt von 3,3 % (Nordsee) gefriert das Wasser erst bei etwa -1,8 ° C.

Length overall

Length overall (LOA) means The maximum length of a vessel's hull measured parallel to the waterline, usually measured on the hull alone, and including overhanging ends that extend beyond the main bow and main stern perpendicular members.

Navy

A Navy is a fleet of waterborne military vessels. It is a part of the armed forces of a nation.

It includes anything

• on surface (battle ship s, carriers, cruisers, destroyers),
• below surface (submarines)
• amphibious ships,
• and seaborne aviation.
• Also included is the support, communications, training, investigation