Additive that promotes the formation of a stable mixture, or emulsion, of oil and water. Common emulsifiers are: metallic soaps, certain animal and vegetable oils, and various polar compounds.

Energy conversion technologies that harness the energy in tides, waves, and thermal gradients in the oceans.

See: 'endowment.

The results reported by a company for a full financial year.

Closed System Measurement

To stop, especially to stop work.

40 cubic feet.

Revised Report

To let go.

The temperature at which all three phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium. This temperature occurs at only one pressure. The triple-point of water is 273.16 K and is the basis of the Kelvin scale.

The strongest part of a vessel's side, to which the beams, knees, and foot-hooks are bolted. The part between the water's edge and the bulwarks.

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

Ralph Elliott was an accountant who lived from 1871 to 1948 and who is remembered by technical.

Corrosion potential in the absence of net electrical current flowing to or from the metal surface.

International convention on Maritime Liens and Mortages 1993.

Old and experienced seaman.

See 'futures.

To sail closer to the wind than another boat on the same tack.

Direct

A system by which an object such as a compass is suspended so that it remains horizontal as the boat heels.