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Many reasons can be suggested for the use of hydraulic systems in marine engineering,including: 1 high static forces or torques can be achieved and maintained indefinitely;2 a convenient method of transferring power over relatively short distances;3 overload conditions are safeguarded by using a relief valve;4 fully variable speed control of both linear and rotary motion