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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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Maximum stable speed

Oil & gas; Oil

Speed which a ship can maintain for an indefinite amount of time, as long as it has fuel in the tank. The same as maximum continuous speed.

Shell platting

Oil & gas; Oil

Part of the exterior skin that covers the stern structure of a ship and is supported by the stern post.

Maximum transported tonnes per ship

Oil & gas; Oil

Corresponding to the largest transported tonnes per boat in each category.

Main sail

Oil & gas; Oil

The biggest sail in a boat. It hangs from the main mast.

Dock worker

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - Person who works in the port. 2 - Stevedore.

Maximum allowable operating pressure (maop)

Oil & gas; Oil

Higher pressure at which a duct can be operated according to the adopted norm for its project and construction, based on project pressure, on the hydrostatic test performed or defined by checking the ...