The process of modifying the characteristics of electrical power (for e.g., inverting dc to AC).

A card, issued by a bank (or a building society in the UK), which guarantees the payment of a cheque.

A bond that can be converted into shares of the issuing company or its.

Legendary opportunists who lured vessels onto shoals during nights when there was no moonlight to illuminate the coastline.

Specially designed for the transport of chemicals.

The providing of all information by a company in accordance with the requirements of a regulatory.

White-lead and tallow used on standing rigging.

Working Party on Surveyors Reporting and Certification (IACS)

Shapes such as angle bars or stringers welded to a surface such as a plated bulkhead to increase rigidity.

Without sufficient crew.

A board-shaped swinging vane, controlled by a tiller or wheel, and attached to the rudderpost or stern for steering and maneuvering a vessel.

The two times of the year when the sun is apparently farthest north and south of the earth's equator; usually occurring on or around June 21 (summer solstice in northern hemisphere, winter solstice for southern hemisphere) and December 21 (winter solstice ...

(CTS) Receives and disseminates, electronically, listed stock last-sale prices in all markets in which.

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

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 ...

An urgent message used on a radio regarding the safety of people or property. A PAN PAN message is not used when there is an immediate threat to life or property, instead the MAYDAY call is used. PAN PAN situations may develop into MAYDAY situations. As w ...

The metal axle of a block upon which the sheave revolves.

A connection or link between power systems that enables them to draw on each other's reserve capacity in time of need.

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

Galley smokestack or chimney.