Aframax

Aframax is a classification of oil tanker ships that are designed to carry crude oil and other petroleum products. These vessels typically have a deadweight tonnage (DWT) between 80,000 and 120,000 tons. Aframax tankers are valued for their size, which allows them to access medium-sized ports and navigate through straits and channels that are too shallow for larger tankers. The name “Aframax” comes from a scale that defines the maximum size allowed for these ships in certain regions. They play a crucial role in the global oil transport industry.