The method by which a racing yacht may object to the actions of a rival on the basis of a breach of the racing rules. A protest committee will hear both sides, and if the protest is upheld, the offending yacht may be penalized.

Without sufficient crew.

The removal of heat from the air or gas between stages.

An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self-policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are ...

The qualified operating pressure which is recommended for a component or a system by the manufacturer.

The process of distributing electricity; usually defines that portion of an electrical utility's power lines between a utility's power pole and transformer and a customer's point of connection/meter.

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

A term used in wills which refers to the personal possessions of the maker of the will. Such items.

Foam or spray which is thrown out under the bow of a ship when she is under way. If fast moving with a lot of spray being thrown out, the vessel is said to have "A bone in her teeth".

Navigation rules governing waters outside designated demarcation zones

A window glazing coating, usually tinted bronze or gray, used to reduce building cooling loads, glare, and fabric fading.

A situation in futures trading where the future delivery price is greater than the cash or nearby.

A way of valuing a share based on the net present value of the dividends that you expect to.

Type of shackle designed to take several eyes connected to several lengths of chain.

Sailing with the wind coming from the port side, with the boom on the starboard side.

The simultaneous purchase of a stock, the purchase of a put, and the sale of a call, creating a.

Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers

A phrase often included in charter parties and freight contracts referring to local rules and practices which may impact upon the costs borne by the various parties.

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

A soft, black, mayonnaise-like deposit which is typically an emulsion of oil, water, and oil insolubles.