An arbitrage transaction applied on a futures market where the cash or spot price of for example,.

Ropes used for hoisting gaffs and sails, and signal flags.

(GATT)A trade agreement between a large number of countries, dating back to 1948, which was set up to.

The distance a boat can move around its anchor. Swinging room is important because if other boats or objects are within a boat's swinging circle they may collide.

A type of electrical thermometer consisting of two thermocouples which are series-connected with a potentiometer and a constant-temperature bath. One couple, called the reference junction, is placed in a constant-temperature bath, while the other is used ...

The products of all combustion processes formed by the combination of nitrogen and oxygen.

An option which gives the holder the right but not the obligation to purchase a stated quantity of.

The overall assets of an individual less liabilities.

The date on which a dividend is declared by a company's directors. Once declared the dividend.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed by the mechanical action of rotating vanes or impellers imparting velocity and pressure to the flowing medium. (Raise the pressure of the air by converting the energy from the velocity of the air to pressure.)

The probability distribution of random errors, typically a normal distribution with a zero mean.

Integrated Tug Barge

The addition of one or more redundant bits to information to verify its accuracy.

A small, moveable graduated scale adjacent and parallel to the main scale of an instrument. It provides a means for interpolating between the graduations of the main scale.

The command given to inform the crew that the helm is being turned quickly to leeward, turning the boat windward

The maximum value of natural solar insolation.

Abbreviation for "Electronic Data Interface." Generic term for transmission of transactional data between computer systems. EDI is typically via a batched transmission, usually conforming to consistent standards.

In general terms, the increase in value of an asset. As far as shares are concerned,.

An income tax allowance which can be claimed if certain payments are being made to friendly.

A fixed term life assurance policy in which provision is made for premiums to pay for life cover.