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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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Debris

Oil & gas; Oil

Rubish from bulk load which spreads on the floor, in the places where it is moved or handled, usually after the package damage, like cracks in bags, strands etc.

Boat superestructure

Oil & gas; Oil

Structure made over the main deck, spreading from one side to the other or not and whose ceiling is, usually, still called a deck.

Tack

Oil & gas; Oil

Change tack, thus changing the direction of the boat.

Swing

Oil & gas; Oil

To horizontally move the craft's poop from one side to the other, when the boat changes oars.

Boatswain's locker

Oil & gas; Oil

Compartment situated at the stem of the ship, where cables, canvas etc, in short, all material for the sailor's work is stored.

Flotation plan

Oil & gas; Oil

Horizontal plan by which the hull is cut by the surface of the sea. This plan cuts the side according to a line called flotation line or water-line.

Pilot

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Professional who helps the ship's captain in interior waters and handling the ship in ports and terminals.

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