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turning gear

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A single cable of large gauge, used in vessels and sea marks, moorings, towed barges etc.

reserve of speed

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Diference between the maximum speed that the ship is prepared to develop at a certain moment and the speed the ship is really developing.

resistance

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

inspection

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Inspection performed every two years in Brazil, by port authorities, agencies or commissionership, concerning sports and leasure boats with more than two gross tons of vaultage, ...

minimumresistance to propulsion

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Property according to which the ship can run the maximum hourly route, with the minimum propulsive power.

administrative inspection

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Exam performed by a customs officer, to check for damages or faults in national goods, or administrative assets belonging to the port or to third parties, in case of accident, for ...

sway

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1 - Reflux of a wave after it spreads or meets an obstacle which keeps it from going on freely. 2 - Vigorous attack of waves against the shore from a turbulent sea.