Flapping (of sails)

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.

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

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

Without sufficient crew.

Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature.

The programs and instructions which direct a computer.

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

Also known as PM, maintenance performed according to a fixed schedule involving the routine repair and replacement of machine parts and components.

Electrical measurement. The output of one or several electric machines. Load also denotes the power carried by a particular circuit.

see Chanty.

A piece of equipment designed to lift containers by their corner castings.

A purchase (block and tackle) for hoisting a boat to its davits.

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

Ship Financing Revolving Fund

Flat steel stock of various thicknesses used in the construction of a ship to form the sides and decks.

(1) To stop moving. (2) Usually air travels smoothly along both sides of a sail, but if the sail is not properly trimmed, the air can leave one of the sides of the sail and begin to stall. Stalled sails are not operating efficiently.

A free port in a country divorced from Customs authority but under government control. Merchandise, except that which is prohibited, may be stored in the zone without being subject to import duty regulations.