In the 1880s the risks of carrying oil by sea were already well known. In 1881 the Nordenskjφld, an early tanker design, exploded whilst loading kerosene, killing half the crew. But the Glόckauf, built in 1886, dealt with this problem. With its single hull transverse bulkheads and separate cargo compartments, it pioneered the tanker design which lasted a century. Winners and Losers :
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17 June 2013 - 00:00
Single Hull VLCCs: The Long Goodbye
In the 1880s the risks of carrying oil by sea were already well known. In 1881 the Nordenskjφld, an early tanker design, exploded whilst loading kerosene, killing half the crew. But the Glόckauf, built in 1886, dealt with this problem. With its single hull transverse bulkheads and separate cargo compartments, it pioneered the tanker design which lasted a century. Winners and Losers :
WORLD SHIPPING
17 June 2013 - 00:00
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