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  1. Tanker (ship) - Wikipedia

    A tanker (or tank ship or tankship) is a ship designed to transport or store liquids or gases in bulk. Major types of tanker ship include the oil tanker (or petroleum tanker), the chemical tanker, …

  2. Tanker | Definition, Ship, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    The propulsion machinery, navigation deck, crew quarters, and cargo pumps of a tanker are located in the stern. The cargo space occupies almost all the rest of the ship’s length, along …

  3. Tanker Ship Types: Oil, Chemical, LNG & More (2026) - Shipfinex

    Aug 22, 2024 · Understand what a tanker ship is, how tanker vessels work, and the major tanker ship types with simple examples and quick definitions.

  4. U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after ...

    5 days ago · The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic following a dramatic weekslong chase on the high seas. The operation to seize the sanctioned …

  5. Oil Tanker Classes & Types of Tanker - merchantnavydecoded.com

    Feb 5, 2025 · The different oil tanker classes, sizes, and roles in global oil transport. A clear and easy guide to tanker types!

  6. Tankers | International Chamber of Shipping

    Oil and chemical tankers be recognised by their long flat decks in front of the accommodation on top of which is present the network of cargo and ballast pipelines and vents. The tanker …

  7. TANKER definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

    A tanker is a very large ship used for transporting large quantities of gas or liquid, especially oil. A Greek oil tanker has run aground.

  8. What are Tankers? Tankers Explained - Sinay

    Crude oil tankers, the titans of the tanker fleet, are entrusted with the monumental responsibility of ferrying unrefined petroleum from oil-rich regions to refineries across the globe.

  9. Tanker Definition and Examples • PredictWind

    Feb 27, 2025 · A tanker is a type of ship specifically designed to transport liquid cargo in bulk. These vessels are essential in the maritime industry for the transportation of various liquids, …

  10. Types of Tankers: Understanding the Various Categories

    Today, tanker ships represent some of the largest and most robust structures navigating the world’s oceans. The construction and technical specifications for these vessels are regulated …