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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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Fore-topsoil

Oil & gas; Oil

Uppermast which grows from the lower mast of the foremast (the first from, from aft to fore) This designation also applies to the uppermast structural cables: backlashes, stay and the fore-topsoil ...

Central sleeper

Oil & gas; Oil

Sleeper set on the keel, supporting all the weight of the ship, during construction or dry repair.

Grating

Oil & gas; Oil

The isolated place protected by railing, found in warehouses for foreign goods, where damaged goods or goods which are high priced are kept.

Non corrosive oil

Oil & gas; Oil

Oil with a low level of sulphur compounds, such as, hydrosulphuric gas and mercaptans. See PETROBRAS norm N-2542.

V

Oil & gas; Oil

(Symbol called 'Victor'). The International Sign Code establishes the representation of this letter by a rectangular white flag diagonally crossed by a red cross. When hoisted alone it means: "I ...

Useful life

Oil & gas; Oil

Maximum amount of time which a ship merchant ship is able to be in operation in economic conditions, or that a naval ship can operate efficiently enough.

Compass rose

Oil & gas; Oil

The Compass Rose dial where the cardinal points are marked (north, south, east, west), in a total of 128 divisions with the quadrantal or colateral points (northeast, southeast, northwest), and the ...