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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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Salvage

Oil & gas; Oil

Rights over what has been saved from a shipwreck. Also, used for na antique artilery piece.

Breeze

Oil & gas; Oil

1 - Light wind which blows periodically from the sea to the shore, after midday. 2 - Wind or breeze from the sea.

Plimsoll

Oil & gas; Oil

Name of the British member of Parliament who, between 1873 and 1876, promoted discussions in the British Parliament which ended up in the approval of laws and conventions that meant to avoid the ...

Breakers

Oil & gas; Oil

The breaking of the waves, mainly when facing obstacles which are opposite them, which is very common at the coast and in shallow depth. The same as breaking wave.

Tidal port

Oil & gas; Oil

Dry place where boats are aground to be repaired or, simply, for shelter.

Bring ships to the sea

Oil & gas; Oil

It is the act of exercizing maritime trade, owning your own ships.

Hot well

Oil & gas; Oil

Space between the castle, or the poop, and the central superstructure, in a merchant ship; this space is limited below by the main deck, and laterally by the side walls and by the frontal bulkheads ...