Tankers

Tankers are large ships designed to transport liquid cargo, primarily oil and other petroleum products, across international waters.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to soaring demand, geopolitical threats in the Middle East, and the involvement of these vessels in conflicts between Russia and Ukraine.

Latest on Tankers

• Demand for tankers soars as Gulf oil producers search for ways to export cargoes
• Japan weighs state reinsurance for tankers to keep Gulf oil flowing
• Russian ghost fleet tankers use ‘Mad Max’ nets to fend off Ukraine’s drones
• JD Vance asked Ukraine to halt strikes on tankers using Russian port
• Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
• Tankers targeted in twin incidents near Strait of Hormuz off Oman

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