British Tanker Company - Wikipedia
WEBBritish Tanker Company Limited was the maritime transport arm of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, the forerunner of BP. Formed in 1915 with an initial fleet of seven oil tankers, the British Tanker Company became the BP Tanker Company in 1955.
BP Shipping - Wikipedia
WEBThe unit covers the marine transport, logistics and insurance requirements of all BP's global activities. Formed in 1956 as the BP Tanker Company, its roots go back to the British Tanker Company, which was formed to carry products for the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
Home - PG Tankers
WEBThe Company’s current fleet of 10 vessels from 6,800 dwt to 10,600 dwt are all European built and fly the British, Isle of Man or Malta flag. Its Officers are British, European and Caribbean with crews hailing mostly from Guyana.
Fleet | What we do | bp trading & shipping
WEBOur operated fleet consists of state-of-the-art LNG vessels, ("partnership" class), and a medium range ‘Handysize’ tankers, ("mariner class"). Partnership class vessels have a capacity of 173,400 cubic metres and are the largest LNG vessels operated by bp.
A voyage through time: BP Shipping at 100
WEBApr 30, 2015 · As it celebrates this milestone, BP Shipping can reflect upon 100 years of ship design and operation involving more than 500 tankers – an average launch rate of one new tanker every 10 weeks for every year of the past century.
100 years of BP Shipping: a timeline - Ship Technology
WEBDec 8, 2015 · The British Tanker Company (BTC) was formed in April 1915 with the aim of carrying oil products from Persia for the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. Its first ship, out of an order of seven oil tankers, was British Emperor, a dual-fired 5,500 dwt steamer, which was launched in September 1916.
Petrol supply: Reserve fuel tankers on the road to help boost ... - BBC
WEBSep 29, 2021 · The government has started deploying its reserve tanker fleet, driven by civilians, to boost fuel deliveries. It comes as the fuel industry said the situation at the pumps "has begun to improve"...
History of the oil tanker - Wikipedia
WEBEarly oil tankers. The movement of oil in bulk was attempted in many places and in many ways. Modern oil pipelines have existed since 1860. [2] . The first oil tankers were two sail-driven tankers that were built in 1863 on England's River Tyne. [5]
BP Shipping Pictorial - Whittles Publishing
WEBAn authoritative examination of the 30-year period that covered significant changes in the history of British Petroleum Tanker Company. Features an exciting and major period of prosperity prior to the development of the company's fleet into VLCC class shipsm and is profusely illustrated with images of ships and ship plans.
Fuel Tankers At Suttons Tankers | Answering Your Questions
WEBThe largest fuel tankers in the UK weigh 44 tonnes and have a capacity for up to 40,000L of fuel, depending on the grade and conditions. There are many different sizes of fuel tanker on the road, but our fleet comprises 40 of these tanks.