Carries refined products — petrol, diesel, jet fuel — from refineries to distribution ports. Smaller and calls more frequently than a crude carrier, on the same family of tanker endorsements.
Size classes
Life aboard
Similar safety discipline to a crude tanker, but shorter passages and more frequent cargo changes between different refined products, which means more tank cleaning.
Port time
Shorter passages and more frequent port calls than crude tankers, though still terminal-based.
Courses this trade needs
On top of standard STCW basic safety and your rank's Certificate of Competency, officers and crew on this trade need:
Other Liquid Cargo
Details last checked 27 Sep 2026. Source: https://www.marineinsight.com/types-of-tanker-ships-complete-classification/. Individual ships vary — always confirm specifics with your company.
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More frequent stops than a crude carrier, but still mostly at terminals away from town — set your eSIM up in advance rather than relying on a local shop.
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