Solar energy conversion technologies that convert solar energy to electricity, by heating a working fluid to power a turbine that drives a generator. Examples of these systems include central receiver systems, parabolic dish, and solar trough.

A board that can be raised and lowered by pivoting in a watertight box called the trunk or well to increase the draft and lateral area of the hull, preventing the boat from sliding sideways. Unlike a daggerboard, which lifts vertically, a centerboard pivo ...

A navigable route on a waterway, usually marked by buoys. Channels are deep enough for ships or boats to navigate without running aground.

In a wheel, such as a steering wheel, a spoke is a rod that extends from the hub outwards to the rim.

Liquidation of a company brought about by a court order, usually as the result of a petition by an.

Seller is responsible for goods and preparation of export documentation until actually placed aboard the vessel.

The action of a whale when it comes to the surface and expels the seawater it has taken in while feeding. The traditional hail of the lookout in a whaling ship when sighting this spouting water is "There she blows".

Port of initial Customs entry of a vessel to any country. Also known as First Port of Call.

A built in mechanical device to recover a portion of the power consumed by a constant speed centrifugal compressor when operating at reduced capacity or reduced pressure rise, or both.

The department in the London Stock Exchange which is responsible for the Regulatory News Service.

A combination of one or more blocks and the associated tackle necessary to give a mechanical advantage. Useful for lifting heavy loads.

To ease away slowly, as in a line, sheet, or falls of a tackle.

A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trade, based on a hierarchy.

A materials handling/storage facility used for completely unitized loads in containers and/or empty containers. Commonly referred to as CY.

The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit weight of a substance by one degree.

A person or firm performing a consolidation service for others. The consolidator takes advantage of lower full carload (FCL) rates, and savings are passed on to shippers.

A document, certified by a consular official, is required by some countries to describe a shipment. Used by Customs of the foreign country, to verify the value, quantity and nature of the cargo.

A non-profit entity that represents the interests of a number of shippers. The main focus of shippers associations is to pool the cargo volumes of members to leverage the most favorable service contract rate levels.

A futures expression which refers to a range of closely allied prices at which transactions were.

Sailing with the wind coming from the stern or quarter of the boat.