Supertankers
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Marine World
South Korean, Chinese Supertankers Attempt Strait of Hormuz Exit
A South Korean-flagged supertanker appears to be attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which, if successful, would be the…
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Marine World
Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit
The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days,…
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Port News
Sinokor becomes the world’s ‘super operator’ of supertankers
Sinokor’s stunning raid in the tanker markets over the past two months is making the Korean shipowner the largest operator…
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Maritime News
Supertankers Resume Venezuelan Oil Exports After Standstill
At least two supertankers, not under sanctions, were departing Venezuelan waters on Monday carrying crude, according to monitoring service Tankertrackers.com…
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Marine World
Venezuela Sends Two Supertankers to China Despite U.S. Blockade Threat
Venezuela on Thursday authorized two very large crude carriers (VLCC) to set sail for China, according to two sources familiar…
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Marine World
Supertankers Racing Empty to Lift Oil Highlight Vessel Shortage
A shortage of oil tankers is becoming so acute that newly built vessels, which usually carry refined fuels on their maiden voyages,…
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Marine World
Trafigura Plans to Order Two More Supertankers as Global Ship Fleet Ages
Trafigura Group is planning to order two more supertankers from a Chinese yard, as the trading giant looks to reduce…
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Marine World
Tankers International: VLCC Market Faces a Mirage of Growth as Ageing Fleet Drags Down Supply
VLCC specialist Tankers International is projecting effective vessel supply growth of only 1% in the next three years due to…
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Marine World
Texas Oil Export Port To Get Trump Team’s Blessing
By Ari Natter and Jennifer A. Dlouhy Feb 14, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration planned to…
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Marine World
EPA Clears Path for Texas Deepwater Port, Fueling Controversy Over U.S. Oil Exports on Supertankers
(Bloomberg) — The Environmental Protection Agency has given its blessing for a proposed Texas oil port capable of exporting 1…
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