Ultra Large Crude Carriers

Shipment from continent to continent is accomplished large tanker vessels, carriers or ships, which is the most economical method of shipment. These economies have produced the largest ships in the world, appropriately named Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), and Ultra Large Crude Carrier (ULCC) of size range between 160,000 to 550,000 dwt. Refined products are typically shipped in vessels of up to 40,000 dwt. Class rating. LNG or LPG vessels are typically in the range of up to 100,000 cubic meter (838,700 bbls.) capacity. 

Ultra Large Crude Carrier (ULCQ- -see supertanker. 

This accident occurred on December 6, 1985 when an oil tanker named "Nova" collided with an ultra large crude oil carrier named "Magnum" about 90 miles southeast of Khark Island in the Gulf of Iran [40]. Both the tankers were used as shuttle vessels for transporting oil between Khark Island and another island called "Sirri Island" in the area. The accident occurred due to the lack of running lights on both tankers. 

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