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very large crude carrier

American  

noun

  1. VLCC


Etymology

Origin of very large crude carrier

First recorded in 1980–85

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Including two very large crude carrier cargoes currently loading in the Gulf of Oman, total observed flows are at least 100 million barrels, “aligning with Trump’s statement,” Smith said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

Kpler data shows Iranian oil is moving freely through Hormuz, while the only non-Iranian very large crude carrier loadings are on vessels chartered by China or Thailand.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 13, 2026

In a small number of cases, ships have paid to transit, with the going rate quoted at up to $2 million in Chinese yuan for a very large crude carrier, Raanan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 2, 2026

There has not been a Mars export since a very large crude carrier left for India in early May, Smith said.

From Reuters Jun. 10, 2022

The Irene SL is only the fourth very large crude carrier to have been hijacked by Somali gangs since piracy escalated in 2008, the International Maritime Bureau said.

From Reuters Feb. 9, 2011

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