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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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Comercial ports

Oil & gas; Oil

Those that are adequately rigged for merchant ships loading and unloading operations. It refers also to mooring ports.

Global positioning system

Oil & gas; Oil

Navigation system, which allows the user, through the receival of artificial satelite signs, to define the exact situation of any point on the surface of the earth or near the earth.

Glide

Oil & gas; Oil

Act or efect of the boat gliding awash at high speed. This movement is connected to the bottom profile and its friction with the air and the water.

Resistance

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Usual denomination which identifies staff from the Sower's Union, an association that performs foremen work in port area.

Transported tonnes

Oil & gas; Oil

Total load aboard and/or landed in the port by the ships that docked during a month of operation, even if part of the load is moved in the coming month.