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VLCC Meaning: Very Large Crude Carrier Specs, Owners, Rates
A VLCC carries ~2 million barrels of crude oil at 200,000-320,000 dwt. This guide covers design, routes, chartering mechanics, fleet size, and top owners.
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What Is SOLAS? Chapter-by-Chapter Overview and Enforcement
SOLAS is the IMO’s core ship safety treaty. This guide breaks down what each of its fourteen chapters actually covers and how it gets enforced at sea.
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What Is MARPOL? Guide to All Six Annexes and Enforcement
MARPOL is the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. It’s the IMO treaty governing oil, chemical, sewage, garbage, and air pollution at sea. Adopted in 1973 and in force since 1983 as MARPOL 73/78, it’s split into six Annexes, each covering a different pollution source. This guide breaks down what each Annex…