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Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%Dry Bulk Freight Index2,490▼ -1.3%Capesize3,538▼ -2.8%Panamax2,124▲ +0.7%Dirty Tanker Index1,935▲ +1.1%Supramax1,668▼ -0.1%Clean Tanker Index1,280▼ -1.4%Handysize947▲ +0.2%
Maritime Dictionary

Tanker

Ship Types & Classification

Meaning

Definition

A vessel designed to transport liquid cargo in bulk, including crude oil, refined petroleum products, chemicals, and vegetable oils. Tankers are categorised by size and cargo type, ranging from small coastal tankers to ultra-large crude carriers.

Related Terms

See Also

VLCCChemical TankerProduct Tanker
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