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February 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
An offshore oil drilling rig operating in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt...Oil rigs have gas flares primarily for safety and economic reasons. Flaring, or burning off excess gas, is a controlled process used to manage pressure and dispose of unwanted gas during oil and gas extraction.....
February 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The coal fired steam engine of the S/S "Hjejlen", which yields around 40 horsepower.

The engine is a two-cylinder steam engine.

Each cylinder has a bore (diameter) of 10 cm.

The stroke length for each cylinder is 42 cm.

The engine propels the vessel to a top speed of up to 8 knots..⚓
February 10, 2026 at 5:51 PM