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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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zenith

Oil & gas; Oil

Point, anywhere on Earth, where the extended vertical above the observer, aparently, will meet the celestial sphere.

surf

Oil & gas; Oil

The name given to the wave that break upon the shore.

longshore traffic zone

Oil & gas; Oil

A certain area between the part closest to the land of a traffic separation scheme and the adjacent shore, meant for longshore traffic.

water oulet

Oil & gas; Oil

Openning in the lowest part of the bulwark, to allow the water acumulated in the deck to outflow. Some of them have articulated lids to avoid the entrance of sea water, allowing the water to flow ...

duty free zone

Oil & gas; Oil

Free import and export commercial area which is entitled to special tax incentives, that is established in order to set up commercial and industrial centers at certain points of the country.

salvage

Oil & gas; Oil

Rights over what has been saved from a shipwreck. Also, used for na antique artilery piece.

separation zone or line

Oil & gas; Oil

Zone or line which separates the traffic coming from another one. A separation zone can also be used to separate a traffic path from an adjacent longshore traffic zone.