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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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official inspection

Oil & gas; Oil

Exam performed by port experts to check damage, faults or derrogation in foreign goods.

vlgc very large gas carrier

Oil & gas; Oil

Tanker for the transport of gas which can hold more than 70 thousand m3.

fair lead

Oil & gas; Oil

It refers to any part which serves to change the direction of the cable without strong friction.

volume

Oil & gas; Oil

Unit of handling load, independent from its composition. For example: container, bag, pallet, with any number of units etc.

boom

Oil & gas; Oil

Generic name of mast, rods or antennas in the craft.

w

Oil & gas; Oil

(Symbol called "Whiskey"). The International Sign Code establishes the representation of this letter by a flag with three concentric blue, white and red rectangles, respectively, strating with the ...

maritime risk

Oil & gas; Oil

It is said of the dangers to which boats and goods are exposed for damages that can happen, in consequence of accidents at sea. The same as sea fortune.