General term used to denote all activities connected with the catching of fish by any means.

A sail attached to the boom at the tack and clew, but not along the foot, or a fore-and-aft sail which is set without a boom.

A rest for a cargo-boom when lowered for securing for sea.

The process by which sunlight directly enters a building through the windows and is absorbed and stored in massive floors or walls.

Steam available directly from a boiler under full pressure.

In the United States, commonly known as a "Draft." However, bill of exchange is the correct term.

Transverse members fitted to the bottom side rails of a container, which support the floor.

Additional days which may be allowed by a company to a debtor over and above the due date for.

A legal term given to an investor whose experience is such that members of the FSA are entitled to.

Also known as deferred income and income.

Environmental contaminant that ingresses due to the action of the system or machine.

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.

When used in pricing terms such as "Ex Factory" or "Ex Dock," it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

See: 'bond.

An account with a bank or financial institution which earns interest normally proportional to and.

A US term which describes the situation in which a takeover target buys back its own shares from a.

The Financial Services Act 1986 defines investment business to include dealing, arranging deals in,.

A written agreement between the master of a ship and the crew concerning their employment. It includes rates of pay and capacity of each crewman, the date of commencement of the voyage and its duration.

A unit of illuminance; equal to one lumen per square foot.

Said of a vessel when forced to heave to or lie at anchor due to fog.