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supertanker a large fast tanker of more than 275 000 tons capacity supertanker [′sü·pər‚taŋ·kər] (naval architecture) An obsolete term for an unusually large tanker, about 30,000 to 50,000 tons deadweight; such a vessel is now referred to as a very large or ultra-large crude carrier. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Because the supertankers that transport oil are too large to fit in Gulf Coast ports, the crude oil had to be pumped into smaller vessels that could then bring it into Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas for refining. China may also take advantage of an existing pipeline across the Isthmus of Panama, which would allow China-bound supertankers (too large for the Panama Canal) to avoid a lengthy voyage around Cape Horn. Off the coast of Iraq, Galazin said, the Coast Guard ships are almost in perpetual motion, boarding and inspecting everything from 30-foot fishing boats to supertankers to ensure they are not transporting terrorists. |
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