2020 Number of Tankers
Per Size
| Ship Class | Number of Ships | Total Per Size |
| Handy | ||
| 29-40 dwt | 679 | 679 |
| Smaller Medium Range | ||
| 40-45 dwt | 239 | 239 |
| Medium Range | ||
| 40-47 dwt | 448 | |
| 48-50 dwt | 671 | |
| 50-55 dwt | 642 | |
| Total per Size | 1,761 | |
| Panamax | ||
| 55-65 dwt | 96 | |
| 65-79 dwt | 569 | |
| Total per Size | 665 | |
| Aframax | ||
| 79-90 dwt | 267 | |
| 90-105 dwt | 266 | |
| 105-113 dwt | 640 | |
| 114-125 dwt | 292 | |
| Total per Size | 1,465 | |
| Suezmax | ||
| 126-145 dwt | 35 | |
| 145-185 dwt | 599 | |
| 186-200 dwt | 6 | |
| Total per Size | 640 | |
| VLCC - ULLC | ||
| 200-299 dwt | 165 | |
| 300-500 dwt | 605 | |
| Total per Class | 770 | |
| GRAND TOTAL LARGE OCEAN FLEET | 6,219 | |
| LNG | ||
| 1-121 dwt* | 443 | |
| 121-155 dwt* | 29 | |
| Total per Class | 472 | |
| LPG | ||
| 1-50 dwt* | 908 | |
| 50-100 dwt* | 199 | |
| Total per Class | 1,107 | |
| *Gas carriers are typically classed by their cubic meter capacity and tank types. |
The foregoing is the latest update of Enercon Group, Inc.’s Tanker Operations Courses as to the size and number of ocean going tankers currently trading globally.
It was graciously provided by Mr. Michael Corey – Southport Maritime, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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