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sea rescue
Assistance for ships, aircraft, or people who have gotten into danger at sea. The term refers both to the act of rescuing and to the organizations that carry it out.
Die Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger ist für die Seenotrettung an den deutschen Küsten zuständig.
The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service is responsible for sea rescue along the German coasts.
This word is a clear compound made up of three parts: 'die See' (the sea), 'die Not' (a dangerous situation), and 'die Rettung' (rescue). So it literally describes rescue from an emergency situation at sea.
Ohne die schnelle Seenotrettung hätte das Schiff sinken können.
Without the quick sea rescue, the ship could have sunk.
In connection with 'Seenotrettung' (sea rescue), the verbs 'leisten' (to provide), 'koordinieren' (to coordinate), and 'alarmieren' (to alert) are often used. Organizations provide the rescue, while people in danger alert the rescue services.
Die Küstenwache koordiniert die gesamte Seenotrettung in diesem Gebiet.
The coast guard coordinates all sea rescue in this area.
The term is often used in official language, in the news, and in reports about maritime events. It refers both to the act of rescuing and to the organizations responsible for it.
In den Nachrichten wurde über den Einsatz der Seenotrettung berichtet.
The news reported on the sea rescue operation.
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'Rettung' and 'Seenotrettung' both have to do with help in a dangerous situation. 'Rettung' is the general term. It fits accidents, illnesses, fires, mountains, or other emergencies, and can also mean the emergency services. 'Seenotrettung' is much more specific. It means rescue at sea, when people, ships, or aircraft are in danger there. If the place is not the sea, you normally say 'Rettung'. If the situation is clearly about danger at sea, 'Seenotrettung' is more precise.
Die Seenotrettung half den Seglern, als ihr Boot in einen Sturm geriet.
The sea rescue service helped the sailors when their boat got caught in a storm.
Nach dem Unfall kam die Rettung schnell zur Kreuzung.
After the accident, the emergency services quickly arrived at the intersection.