Exam Question
(a) What are various types of tankers for carrying bulk liquids? (6)
(b) Sketch a mid-ship section of a double-hulled crude oil tanker. (10)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Sep 2025
Reference Answer
### (a) Types of Tankers for Carrying Bulk Liquids
Tankers are specialized vessels designed for the bulk transport of liquids. They are classified primarily by the type of cargo they are designed to carry. The main types are as follows:
1. **Crude Oil Tankers:** These vessels transport large quantities of unrefined crude oil from extraction points to refineries. They are typically the largest tankers, categorized by their deadweight tonnage (DWT):
* **Panamax:** 60,000 - 80,000 DWT, limited by the dimensions of the Panama Canal.
Tankers are specialized vessels designed for the bulk transport of liquids. They are classified primarily by the type of cargo they are designed to carry. The main types are as follows:
1. **Crude Oil Tankers:** These vessels transport large quantities of unrefined crude oil from extraction points to refineries. They are typically the largest tankers, categorized by their deadweight tonnage (DWT):
* **Panamax:** 60,000 - 80,000 DWT, limited by the dimensions of the Panama Canal.
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