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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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economic speed

Oil & gas; Oil

Speed with which the ship obtains the largest steaming radius. The same as cruising speed.

reexporting

Oil & gas; Oil

Act or efect of reexporting a commodity to the country of origin with a regular process and with custom-house authority autorization.

maximum speed

Oil & gas; Oil

Speed which corresponds to the regime of maximum engine power. The maximum speed of a naval ship is rarely used in times of peace, since this implies an enormous consume of fuel and a great effort is ...

gust

Oil & gas; Oil

Stormy wind that blows in rushes, however it is weaker than a gale.

maximum continuous speed

Oil & gas; Oil

The highest speed a ship can develop continuously, without any damage to its propeller engines, or better, with those ones developing the same maximum power in a continuous way. The same as maximum ...

race

Oil & gas; Oil

Competition which puts in confront two or more boats developing in a perfectly limited route and with buoys as signs. The races can be: Bermuda - adopted in the Olimpic Games, harbour or board, ...