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Oil tanker

Oil tanker

Created OnFebruary 7, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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a ship constructed or adapted primarily to carry oil in bulk in its cargo spaces and includes combination carriers and any ‘chemical tanker’ as defined by Annex II of MARPOL, when it is carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk.

 

Related:

  • Grab discharge
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Grain capacity
  • Cargo stowage plan
  • Chemical tanker

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