Point at which all of the force of the wind can be thought to concentrate; the point in the sail plan that is the balance point for all the aerodynamic forces

The lowest closing price for a specific security over the last 52.

A metal plate, strap, or rod bolted to the hull structure to which the lower ends of shrouds and stays are attached

Abnormal, rapid reciprocating movement of the disc on the seat of a pressure relief valve.

A system which enables cheques to be transmitted between banks (and between branches) in order to.

This is an INCO term and explains what the price quoted represents and the responsibility of the buyer and seller in relaton to arranging for the various costs associated(e.g. insurance, freight, duties) with the shipment. It is normally used in sea shipm ...

The spiral grooves between the strands of rope after it has been laid up.

National Insurance Contributions See: 'National Insurance.

A futures expression which refers to a range of closely allied prices at which transactions were.

Port where cargo is unloaded and enters a country.

The act of supporting anything by propping or shoring it up.

A large balloon shaped lightweight sail used when running or reaching. Spinnakers are made of cloth very similar to that used for parachutes, which is why you may also hear them called chutes, or kites.

In sailboat racing, to have a controlling position over competitors by staying between them and the next mark or buoy - a tactical maneuver in which the lead boat stays between the trailing boat and the wind or the next mark.

Consists of a vessel which is a combination of oil sump and oil separator, an oil cooler and an oil filter.

Place where cargo is loaded and leaves a country.

A pair of vertical wooden or iron heads on board ship, used for securing mooring or towing lines. Similar to dock bollards.

An analyst's report which recommends that certain shares be bought, held or sold, based on his.

Fast boat used for passenger and cargo traffic in fairly sheltered waters.

Openings in a ship's hull for ventilation, light and other purposes.

Starboard.