offshore operation
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offshore
adjective
adverb
uk/ˌɒfˈʃɔːr/us/ˌɑːfˈʃɔːr/
away from or at a distance from ...
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operation
noun
uk/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
the fact of operating or ...
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This is one of the first instances where the granting of nationality has been made anoffshoreoperation.
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A ratio of less than 2.0 is considered suitable foroffshoreoperation.
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Fifthly, we shall extend our powers of physical control over offshore operations.
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Many of these recommendations are concerned with points of detail on a wide range of offshore operations.
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More information should become available when a start is made on the offshore operations planned for 1979–80.
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The report's recommendations seem reasonable about the aspect of discharges from offshore operations.
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It is a subject of much discussion because of the new techniques and devices engaged in offshore operations.
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I have no evidence that heavy equipment has been jettisoned in the course of offshore operations.
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International efforts need to be stepped up to put an end to tax havens and to limit offshore operations.
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These powers have been designed specifically for offshore operations and are used extensively.
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We became extremely concerned about the state of our hydrographic survey because we were concerned with the deep draught tankers and offshore operations.
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The powers were given to regulate offshore operations and to regulate the oil-winning activities of the operators.
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Fifthly, we shall extend our powers of physical control over offshore operations, including production, and over pipeline developments.
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Secondly, the cost of offshore operations is such that, as soon as the field is brought on stream, it cannot be economically suspended.
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The effect of the ageing of offshore installations is a key issue for those considering safety of offshore operations.
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The result of this lack of rights of compulsory acquisition for the establishment of shore facilities will be to hinder the efficient and economic conduct of offshore operations.
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It would not cover the provision of a base whose function is to give service not in relation to land but in relation to offshore operations.
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So it could be paid by a concern even if it had no profit on its offshore operations—that is, profit as normally computed for corporation tax purposes.
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We should also be playing a rapidly increasing part in the engineering and industrial effort and in the growing business of supplies and support for the offshore operations.
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Overall, companies are expanding offshore operations through both captive and third-party models.
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