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Oil

This category refers to oil as petroleum, a liquid flammable that occurs in nature that has a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other varying liquid organic compounds. Oil is found in geologic formations under the Earth's surface.

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X

Oil & gas; Oil

(Symbol called 'X-ray'). The International Sign Code establishes the representation of this letter by a white flag with a blue cross. When hoisted alone it means: "Stop carrying out your intentions ...

Pump stiffener

Oil & gas; Oil

Narrow metal graduated ruler which serves to measure the height of water in the hold of the boat or the amount of water that the boat makes each hour.

Q

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - (Symbol called 'Quebec'). The International Sign Code establishes the representation of this letter by the yellow flag which when hoisted alone, means: "My vessel is healthy and I request free ...

Crew

Oil & gas; Oil

Group of men working in a ship, handling the skif and doing any other work on board.

Race

Oil & gas; Oil

Competition which puts in confront two or more boats developing in a perfectly limited route and with buoys as signs. The races can be: Bermuda - adopted in the Olimpic Games, harbour or board, ...

Critical process variables

Oil & gas; Oil

Those are process variables whose control is paramount to guarantee a minimum safety in Pipelines and Pipeline Systems operations. They are: Pressure, Output, Difference in Acummulated Volumes and ...

Crossing

Oil & gas; Oil

The sound of a the duct through rivers, lakes, dams, channels and permanently or eventually flooded areas where the sound of the duct is necessarily through the air.