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Tankers: Is a Clean Slate Coming for 15% of the Tanker Fleet?

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An increase in tanker supply could occur if the US proceeds with a waiver of sanctioned tankers. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the US is weighing a waiver that would let tankers sanctioned for links to Russia, Iran or Venezuela carry non-sanctioned oil, or be…

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Tanker Market Moved Higher in SeptemberOct 16, 2026 · Hellenic Shipping News
  2. International Seaways Adds to VLCC Fleet with $370 Million Bruton DealOct 16, 2026 · gCaptain
  3. Trump Weighs Lifting Shadow Fleet Sanctions as Tanker Rates SoarOct 15, 2026 · gCaptain

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