tanker ships
Seaborne petroleum vessels
Tanker ships are large vessels designed to transport liquid cargo in bulk—primarily oil, petroleum products, or liquefied natural gas.
The cargo sits in sealed tanks within the hull rather than in containers or holds.
Tankers range from small coastal vessels to supertankers carrying millions of barrels of crude oil across oceans.
An oil tanker spill can cause catastrophic environmental damage.
- VLCCHuge petroleum transport vessel
- ballast tanksSubmersible buoyancy compartments
- deckShip's flat surface
- crew quartersOnboard personnel accommodations
- freight ratesPrices for moving goods
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