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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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Inch

Oil & gas; Oil

English measure unit equivalent to 253995 milimeters or, approximately to 25,4 milimeters.

Weigh moved with port help

Oil & gas; Oil

Defines the quay's moved lading tonnage, by the inventory of moved tonnage in private terminals, even if they are situated in the quay itself.

Inclined plan

Oil & gas; Oil

Wooden structure meaNt for the constrution and repair of seacraft.

Weapon room

Oil & gas; Oil

Compartment which serves as a canteen and sitting room for officers, in naval ships.

Cargo boom

Oil & gas; Oil

Name given to sailing aparel, with a function similar to the land crane, used generally to get loads out of a hold and put it on the deck.

Porthole/hatch beam

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - Opening on the side for light and air of compartments. 2 - Submerged or immersed rock, isolated in the sea, and dangerous for navigation.

Weather tight door

Oil & gas; Oil

Door which makes the communication between an internal and an external compartment and which is meant to avoid the passage of rain or sea water.

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