A ship designed to carry either ore or oil in bulk.
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ALKALINE BOIL-OUT
Employed to remove oil and grease deposits from heating surfaces.
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BARGE CARRIERS
Ships designed to carry barges.
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BULK CARGO
Cargo such as oil, coal, ore, woodchips, etc. not shipped in bags or containers
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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OILING SPLASH SYSTEM
Method of lubricating moving parts by agitating or splashing oil in the crankcase.
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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EMULSIFIER
Additive that promotes the formation of a stable mixture, or emulsion, of oil and water. Common emulsifiers are: metallic soaps, certain animal and vegetable oils, and various polar compounds.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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CLOUD POINT
The temperature at which waxy crystals in an oil or fuel form a cloudy appearance.
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