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Offshore Petroleum Discharge System Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org
offshore petroleum discharge system
Term Source:
JP 4-03
(Joint Bulk Petroleum and Water Doctrine)
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1.) Provides bulk transfer of petroleum directly from an offshore tanker to a beach termination unit located immediately inland from the high watermark. Bulk petroleum then is either transported inland or stored in the beach support area.
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Term Classification: logistics
Source:
Department of Defence, Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Term sourced from JP 4-03: Joint Bulk Petroleum and Water Doctrine, updated December 2010
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