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, …
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 …
Iran releases tanker and crew it seized last week | PBS News
15 hours ago · Iran has released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and its 21 crew members, days after seizing the ship without explanation.
Tanker Ships and Their Types: Everything You Need to Know
Aug 22, 2024 · Explore the world of tanker ships — from crude oil carriers to LNG, LPG, and chemical tankers. Learn how these vessels power global trade and maritime innovation.
Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and crew
1 day ago · Iran has released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker and its 21 crew members, days after seizing the ship without explanation.
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!
TANKER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of TANKER is a cargo ship fitted with tanks for carrying liquid in bulk.
What are Tanker Ships? - Marine Insight
Jun 10, 2024 · Tanker vessels used for oil transportation through marine channels are referred to as oil tanker ships. The term ‘oil tankers’ is a broad term that covers not only crude oil tankers …
Oil Tanker Types, Classification, and Regulatory Overview
Jan 2, 2025 · Comprehensive guide on oil tanker types, classifications, regulations, and roles of classification societies in ensuring safe operations.
Iran Releases Tanker It Seized From the Strait of Hormuz
17 hours ago · Iran released a fuel tanker on Wednesday that it had seized in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the 21-person crew “safe and in good spirits,” according to the vessel’s manager.