(1) A navigator shoots the sun by using a sextant to measure its altitude. (2) A sailing vessel shoots when she forges ahead to windward with her sails luffing.

A measurement. Parts per million

An approach to stockpicking which focuses on the search for shares whose prices have dropped so low.

Said of a line that leads from its point of attachment towards the bow of the ship.

Loose and broken ice in bays, or along exposed edges of floes.

On a square-rigged ship, the short pieces of line which hang from the yards and support the footropes on which the topmen stand while working aloft on the sails.

Contraction for "Shipper's Export Declaration."

(CTA)Oversees the operations of the US 'consolidated tape', which it developed, under a formal 'CTA Plan'.

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement rotary compressors, a type of valve less displacement machine. Also referred to as "Roots blower".

Green and red lights on the starboard and port sides of the boat required for navigation at night. Each light is supposed to be visible through an arc of 112.5

Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.

(cost, insurance and carriage to point of destination)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, dutie ...

Still, seaworthy, able.

Wood boards used to cover the ribs, frames, deck or hull of a wooden vessel.

Air at a temperature of 68

A measurement. The international unit of energy. One joule is equal to one WATT - second or 0.737 foot pounds.

A stern sprit or spar extending from the stern.

A small projection of land.

Freight moving from origin to destination over the Freight lines of two or more transportation carriers.

A computerised payment system for clearing cheques in New.