Drawings

Question 1

VLCC Dimensions (dwt, length, beam, draught)

Answer 1

320,000dwt
330m length
60m beam
22m draught

Question 2

Suezmax dimensions

Answer 2

150,000dwt
280m length
50m beam
20m draught

Question 3

Aframax dimensions

Answer 3

120,000dwt
250m length
44m beam
15m draught

Question 4

LR1 dimensions

Answer 4

75,000dwt
220m length
30m beam
14m draught

Question 5

LR2 dimensions

Answer 5

120,000 dwt
250m length
44m beam
14m draught

Question 6

MR Dimensions

Answer 6

50,000 dwt
180m length
30m beam
13m draught

Question 7

Pressurised LPG Large Gas Carrier (LGC) dimensions

Answer 7

4,800dwt
93m length
17m beam
4m draught

Question 8

What’s the difference between VLCC and Suez cross section diagrams?

Answer 8

VLCCs have three ranks across, Suez only have two

Question 9

Describe the number and configuration of tanks for each class of tanker

Answer 9

Afra, LR1/2, MR: all have 12 tanks; 2 across, six along
Suez: 10 tanks; 2 across, 5 along
VLCC: 15 tanks; 3 across, 5 along

Question 10

What labels should be included in the cross section of tankers?

Answer 10

Main mast
Lights, radar, and navigation
Hose crane
Manifolds
Drip tray
Ballast
Centreline bulkhead
Tanks (port, starboard, centre for VLCC)

Question 11

What labels should be included in the profile view of tankers?

Answer 11

Aftpeak water tank
Steering gear
Rudder
Propeller
Emergency store
Rope store
Bridge
Accommodation/offices
Engine room
Pump room and slop tanks
Double bottomed on tanks
Inert gas system in tanks
Bottom pipeline system
Hose cranes (port and starboard)
Catwalk
Cargo manifold
Drip tray
Top deck pipelines
Fore vent pipe
Collision bulkhead
Forepeak