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Also known as tankship, oiler, tank ship

ship designed to transport liquids or gases in bulk

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A tanker is a ship specifically designed to transport large quantities of liquids or gases, such as oil, chemicals, or natural gas. These vessels are essential for global trade and energy supply, as they efficiently move these materials across oceans to where they're needed.

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Tankers
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Commercial crude oil supertanker AbQaiq

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, cargo ships, and a gas carrier. Tankers also carry commodities such as vegetable oils, citrus juice, molasses, and wine.

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