"Suezmax" is a naval architecture term for the largest ship measurements capable of transiting the Suez Canal in a laden condition, and is almost exclusively used in reference to tankers. The limiting factors are beam, draft, height (because of the Suez Canal Bridge), and length [1] (even though the canal has no locks).

Suezmax. The largest ships that can transit the Suez Canal, these tankers are some 275 metres (900 feet) long and have a capacity of 120,000 to 200,000 dwt. They carry about 800,000 to more than 1,000,000 barrels.

May 29, 2024 · Baltic Exchange analysis has revealed that a five-year-old Suezmax tanker is currently worth more than the cost of a newbuilding. As the VLCC contracting spree accelerates, could the Suezmax ...

Suezmax are medium to large-sized ships with a deadweight tonnage (DWT) between 120,000 to 200,000 and named after the famous Suez Canal. They are the largest marine vessels that meet the restrictions of the Suez, and are capable of transiting the canal in a laden condition, and is almost exclusively used in reference to tankers.

2 days ago · It profiles in detail seaborne crude oil trades and Suezmax trading patterns, and examines the costs and revenues from operating this type of tonnage.

Jan 25, 2024 · MORE operators of suezmax tankers are avoiding transit of the Bab el Mandeb Strait and switching to the Cape of Good Hope route for Middle East to northern Europe and Mediterranean crude oil cargoes.

What is Suezmax Tanker? A Suezmax Tanker is a classification for oil tankers that are designed to adhere to the maximum permissible dimensions that allow them to transit the Suez Canal in Egypt.

May 23, 2024 · A Suezmax is the largest type of ship that can pass through the Suez Canal. The word "suezmax" is a common term used in naval architecture to refer to how far below and above the waterline the craft can go.

WAF UKC Suezmax rate rises by w15 Nine Suezmax fixtures reported on day Firmer US Gulf market feeds through to WAF The West African Suezmax market saw a drastic increase in freight rates and activity

Oct 28, 2022 · The Baltic Exchange’s suezmax time charter equivalent assessment jumped more than $6,500 over the last week, and more than $14,000 over the last nine days, to bring them above $78,200 per day on...