back-load

back-load
 n.— Â«AHTSVs are offshore supply vessels used in offshore oil exploration and production. They supply materials such as potable water, cement, fuel, food-boxes, equipment and spares to drilling rigs and offshore installations. On their return voyage to the supply base they bring cargo, also termed “back-load” from offshore installations. They are also used to tow drilling rigs from one location to another.» â€”“Colombo Dockyard set to win order from Shipping Corp” by P. Manoj Livemint May 24, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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