A Very Large Crude Carrier has a size range between 200,000 and 600,000 DWT, but are typically around 320,000 DWT. They facilitate the transportation of unrefined crude oil. VLCC’s commonly can carry 2,000,000 barrels of crude oil at any one time.
A vessel that is not in active service and may be awaiting better markets, fitting out, or work needed for classification.
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