[FAQ] What Is The Difference Between A Panamax & An Aframax Tanker?

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There are several variations related to ships sailing on high seas. Panamax vessels, Aframax vessels, and Suezmax vessels are some of the most prevalent types. But what do they mean and what kind of ships do they represent? Well, the answer is relatively easy, and it lies on the area that each ship caters, says an article published on Safety4Sea.

Panamax Vessels

The first Panamax vessel started operations back in 1914. As you can probably guess by its name, Panamax vessels cater in the region...

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