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hydrostatic test

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Pressure test with water which demonstrates that a pipe or a pipe system has a mechanical resistance compatible with its specifications or its operational conditions.

straddle carrier or transtainer

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Equipment meant for the use in stacking of containers in the storage area. Its displacement is performed through the rails or on tyres.

pneumatic test

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For gas pipelines: a pressure test performed with gas or air; For pipelines: watertightness test performed with air or inert gas.

port flap

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Flange closing the gangway or any other passsage on the edge.

landmark

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Marks implanted in the lateral of the lane from which it becomes easier to situate other topograpic marks that were eventually lost.

port

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A place which is protected against wind and waves, with enough facilities to support navigation and perform commodities loading and unloading operations, boarding and unboarding ...