The terms which apply when convertible loan stock, for example, a bond or a debenture, are.

The purchases and sales made by directors of shares in the publicly quoted companies for which.

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

A 19th century term for a yachtsman who sails his own yacht without the help of a professional skipper.

One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

A B/L wherein the paying customer has contracted with the carrier that shipper or consignee information is not given.

A device used to collect, absorb, and transfer solar energy to a working fluid.

An options strategy involving four strike prices that has both limited risk and limited profit.

A distress call made by a vessel requiring assistance. These three letters were chosen because they were easy to make and read using Morse Code. Some believe the letters meant "Save Our Ship" or "Save Our Souls".

A symbol placed on packages for identification purposes; generally a triangle,square, circle, etc. with letters and/or numbers and port of discharge.

An account, with a bank (or additionally a building society in the UK) into which deposits are made.

A piece of equipment designed to lift containers by their corner castings.

The headway a vessel makes when luffed in the wind; the distance a sailing vessel will shoot up to windward when brought head to head in the act of tacking.

Articles packed so that one rests partially or entirely within another, thereby reducing the cubic-foot displacement.

A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trade, based on a hierarchy.

A purchase (block and tackle) for hoisting a boat to its davits.

See "Overland Common Points."

(see Feeder)

The details of insurance provided by an insurance company to a policyholder.

An acid carbonate.