Country, island or territory the vessel visits.

A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.

A heating unit where heat is distributed by means of convection or fans.

The amount of solar energy that passes through a glazing material, expressed as a percentage.

The tendency of the sunlight to electricity conversion efficiency of amorphous silicon photovoltaic devices to degrade (drop) upon initial exposure to light.

A forward pricing sales arrangement in which the cash price is determined, either by the buyer or.

The process that companies, or more particularly their lawyers and accountants, carry out when one.

Notice of intention to deliver a commodity in fulfilment of an expiring futures contract can be.

Benefits to employees additional to salary. Typical examples would be company cars, expense.

Person who decoys a seaman from his ship and gains money by robbing and, or, forcing him on board another vessel in want of men.

When rope comes aboard a vessel and is put to use, it is called line, although some still call it rope if it is over one inch in diameter.

The process of storing, or converting energy from one form to another, for later use; storage devices and systems include batteries, conventional and pumped storage hydroelectric, flywheels, compressed gas, and thermal mass.

A system for the distribution of bank giro credits and other credits between banks to enable funds.

See D/P and D/A.

(1) A round eye through which a line is led, usually in order to change the direction of pull. (2) A thick piece of glass set flush in the deck to admit light below.

The assembly connecting the crankcase and connecting rod to the cylinder head and piston rod for translating circular to linear motion.

Used to describe a light that blinks on and off, where the period of light is shorter than the period of darkness separating the flashes.

An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.

To sail as close as possible to the wind. Some boats can point better than others, sailing closer to the wind.

Abbreviation for "Cubic Meter."