👉 "Ostend" is a Dutch word that means "the sea". It is often used in the context of maritime law or international maritime law, where it refers to the legal framework governing the rights and responsibilities of ships on the high seas. Ostend is also a name for the island of Ostend in Belgium, which is located between the North Sea and the Ile de France. In maritime law, "ostend" typically refers to the principle that when a ship enters a port or
