The amount of heat required to raise a unit mass of a substance through one degree, expressed as a ratio of the amount of heat required to raise an equal mass of water through the same range.

An agent who acts in the arrangements of property sales and purchases in return for a commission.

To take in the slack and secure the standing rigging.

Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

(CBI) An independent non-profit making, non party political organisation which represents the interests.

Shipper's communication(s) to its agent and/or directly to the international water-carrier. Instructions may be varied, e.g., specific details/clauses to be printed on the B/L, directions for cargo pickup and delivery.

The short aftermost raised deck of a vessel.

Seller is responsible for the cost of placing the goods at a named point of exportation. Some European buyers use this form when they actually mean FOB vessel.

A high efficiency silicon photovoltaic concentrator cell that employs light trapping techniques and point-diffused contacts on the rear surface for current collection.

A fund whose portfolio comprises a range of securities from markets around the.

Small horizontal spars extending athwartships from one or more places along the mast. The shrouds cross the end of these "spreaders", enabling the shrouds to better support the mast.

A hard-chined dinghy with flared sides, considered a useful weight-carrying work boat.

(1) To stop moving. (2) Usually air travels smoothly along both sides of a sail, but if the sail is not properly trimmed, the air can leave one of the sides of the sail and begin to stall. Stalled sails are not operating efficiently.

A recess into the keel or a framework fixed to the keelson in which the mast is placed

A national trade association of solar energy equipment manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, installers, and consultants.

An office of the Supreme Court whose function is to manage and administer the property and affairs.

A term applied to the gas found on the high pressure side of the refrigeration system.

Shippers load and count. All three clauses are used as needed on the bill of lading to exclude the carrier from liability when the cargo is loaded by the shipper.

A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship.

To change a boat's direction, bringing the bow through the eye of the wind.