Elsevier's Nautical Dictionary In English/American, French, Spanish, Dutch and German

In this third revised edition of Elsevier's Nautical Dictionary many new and specific terms have been incorporated to cover the major technological innovations that have occurred in the field of shipping during recent years. The following areas are covered: types of sea-going vessels, equipment aboard, seamanship, navigational aids, sea-going staff, beaconing, shipping techniques, goods handling, insurance and trading, yachting and racing, calls and commands, weather and sea conditions. Not only are the newest ship types and handling techniques included, but also traditional nautical terms under sail and yachting. International organizations are also covered. In fact this dictionary considers sea-going ships and craft from "launching to scrapping". Also included are the abbreviations found on charts and in shipping documents. Colloquial equivalents of "official" words are listed, generally as the last in a series of synonyms. This time-saving reference book will be invaluable for translators.