“So far this year, crude tanker newbuilding contracting has reached 60m deadweight tonnes (DWT) across 234 ships, driven by a surge in orders for Very Large Crude Tankers (VLCCs). This already makes 2026 the year with the highest crude tanker contracting on record.<p><p>https://www.marinelink.com/news/tanker-vessel-contracting-hits-record-541093</p></p>