Work has begun on Europe’s two largest-ever butane river tankers, at the VEKA shipyard at Lemmer (Netherlands). Each vessel is around three times the size of today’s typical Rhine barges.
Teekay Offshore Partners Places Order For Two Additional Shuttle Tankers
Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. announced today that it has declared options with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. for the construction of two, Suezmax-sized, DP2 shuttle tanker newbuildings for a total fully-built-up cost of approximately $265 million.
Greek Owners Dominate The Orders For New Bulkers And Tankers Till Now In 2017
VesselsValue Deals database shows that Greek owners have placed 35 orders for new bulkers and tankers since the start of 2017.
Port of Rotterdam Receives 51 Mammoth Tankers in 2015
In 2015, no fewer than 51 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) discharged and/or loaded fuel oil in the port of Rotterdam. That is 22 more of these ‘giants’ (200,000-320,000 tonnes deadweight) than last year, and 12 more than in the record year of 2012.
Unsold Oil Stuck On Tankers Threatens World Market Gridlock
As land storage sites worldwide reach brimming point due to a supply glut, tens of millions of barrels of oil are sitting on tankers looking for homes – threatening logistical paralysis.
Saudi’s Bahri To Buy Five More Very Large Oil Tankers From Hyundai Heavy
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has signed a deal to buy a further five very large crude tankers from ship builder Hyundai Heavy Industries, the exclusive oil-shipper for Saudi Aramco said on Wednesday.
54% Of Tankers Comply With 1 July 2015 ECDIS Mandate
Of the 8,750+ tankers in the global fleet that are required to comply with SOLAS regulations on the mandatory carriage of ECDIS by their first survey following this date, 54% are now using ENCs (Electronic Nautical Charts) on ECDIS.
Zoroaster: The World’s First Tanker Ship
Zoroaster – the first tanker ship in the world revolutionized the transportation of liquid cargo. Find out more about the world’s first tanker in the article inside.
Introducing 2 New Essential Practical Guides for Cargo Operations on Tankers
Increase your work productivity on board tanker ships through practical solutions, expert advice, and real life incidences offered by these definitive guides on cargo operations on tankers. A must have eBooks for all maritime professional working in the tanker industry.
What were T-2 Tanker Ships?
One very famous variant of tanker ships during the early days of shipping and at the time of world war were the T-2 tankers of the U.S Navy. Find out more about these unique tanker ships in the article inside.