Tankers play a crucial role in supplying international energy markets, actively contributing to ensuring the energy security of countries.
In this context, Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) form the backbone of long-distance maritime oil transportation, as they can carry more than 200,000 tons of crude oil in a single voyage. These specific tankers connect strategic oil production points with key consumption centers, reinforcing the stability of the global energy supply chain.
Therefore, the commercial routes of VLCC operations are not randomly determined. Instead, they are influenced by a multitude of factors, such as geopolitical stability, refinery demand, technical ship passage restrictions, and transportation costs.
According to data from VesselsValue, the current top crude oil transportation routes via VLCCs are the following:
Source: VesselsValue
