Sep 16, 2014 · Long Range (LR) class ships are the most common in the global tanker fleet, as they are used to carry both refined products and crude oil. These ships can access most large ports that ship crude oil and petroleum products.

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 …

Jan 22, 2014 · One of the most flexible vessel types is the LR2. The Long Range 2 Product Tanker (LR2) ranges in size from 105,000 to 115,000 dwt and is the largest specialized clean petroleum product tanker.

Sep 23, 2019 · A new class notation from DNV GL helps operators of LR2 tankers highlight their ships’ ability to switch between low and high-grade cargoes without risking contamination. Amid intense competition in the tanker market, ship size and cargo flexibility are key differentiators.

Jan 2, 2025 · Long Range 2 (LR2) Product Carriers. Size: 80,000–120,000 DWT; Purpose: LR2 carriers are the largest product tankers, designed to transport substantial quantities of refined petroleum products over long-haul routes.

LR2 tankers, or Long Range 2 tankers, are mid-sized ships built to transport significant volumes of oil and refined products. They are generally characterized by a deadweight tonnage (DWT) between 80,000 and 159,999 tons.

Apr 11, 2024 · Union Maritime chief Laurent Cadji has opened up on a major push into the LR2 tanker business, with a newbuilding drive designed to grow the fleet while employing new technology to reduce...

Jun 7, 2023 · Idan Ofer’s Eastern Pacific Shipping has returned to Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for tanker newbuildings. The diversified shipping company, which previously ordered LNG propulsion...

Oct 5, 2024 · Scorpio Tankers sold its LR2 vessel for $73.5 million. This sale is part of the company’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy to invest in younger, more fuel-efficient vessels. The sale reflects strong demand for modern tankers, driven by global shifts in fuel transportation and rising environmental regulations.

May 5, 2022 · Navios Maritime Partners (Navios Partners) has agreed to buy four newbuild tankers at a price of $58.5m for each vessel. The LR2 vessels each have a 115,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT) and incorporate the latest technology, which will boost efficiency. Environmental sustainability in Ship: Bio-fuel propulsion marine ve...