What are Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and Ultra Large Crude Carrier (ULCC)?
A Very large crude carrier and an ultra large crude carrier are two examples of the different types of oil tankers used to transport huge quantities of crude oil.
What are Tanker Ships?
Vessels that facilitate the supplying of mass quantities of liquefied freight are referenced as tanker vessels. Learn about tanker vessels and its types inside the article.
Deadly Explosion Rips Open Product Tanker In Dung Quat Port Area, One Crew Dead
In a deadly explosion onboard the product tanker Trung Thao 36 BLC has resulted in the death of one crew member.
Stena Bulk Presents Next-Generation Product And Chemical Tanker – The IMOFlexMAX
Stena Bulk is presenting a prototype of the next-generation product and chemical tanker, the IMOFlexMAX, which will be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 25% compared to modern product tankers.
Audacious Open-ocean Ambush of Product Tanker in Gulf of Guinea
A recent piracy attack represents a step change in tactics that could, if repeated, be a game changer in Gulf of Guinea piracy. The pirates made an unsuccessful attempt at boarding a product tanker from the stern, but eventually fell behind as the ship’s master opened the range. Read more inside the article.
Real Incident On Ship: Oil Cargo Spill From Tank Washing Line Drain Cock
In anticipation of freezing winter conditions, all fresh and sea water lines on deck of a product tanker, including the tank cleaning lines drains, were left open as a precaution. The Chief Officer (C/O) on bridge watch noticed a small pool of oil cargo moving with the roll on the main deck starboard side. Read inside to know more.