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Concordia gives new life to 25-year-old VLCCs
(Shipping Times)
May 7, 1999
With hydrostatic balanced loading (HBL), VLCCs can continue trading for another five years
From Marcus Hand in Yosu, South Korea
SWEDISH tanker owner Concordia Maritime has scored considerable success on the VLCC (very large crude carrier) spot market with its 25-year-old tankers, although they are able to carry less cargo.
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