VLCC Capacity, Meaning and Tanker Size
A VLCC is a Very Large Crude Carrier: a crude oil tanker generally in the 200,000 to 319,000 DWT range, used for long-haul crude trades between major loading terminals and refinery regions.
For bridge and cargo teams, VLCC size affects under-keel clearance, arrival draft, inert gas procedures, berth limits, tug planning and tank-sounding discipline. Compare related vessel-size terms such as Suezmax and Capesize.
VLCC capacity quick facts
A VLCC, or Very Large Crude Carrier, is normally a crude oil tanker in the 200,000 to 319,000 DWT range. Its capacity affects berth selection, under-keel clearance, tug planning, inert gas operation and tank measurement discipline.
- Typical size: about 200,000-319,000 deadweight tons.
- Main cargo: long-haul crude oil parcels between major terminals and refinery regions.
- Planning focus: deep draft, terminal limits, tide windows, UKC and cargo-system readiness.
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