![]() These ships can access most large ports that ship crude oil and petroleum products. ![]() Long Range (LR) class ships are the most common in the global tanker fleet, as they are used to carry both refined products and crude oil. ![]() A GP tanker can carry between 70,000 barrels and 190,000 barrels of motor gasoline (3.2-8 million gallons) and an MR tanker can carry between 190,000 barrels and 345,000 barrels (8-14.5 million gallons). Their smaller size allows them to access most ports across the globe. The smaller vessels on the AFRA scale, the General Purpose (GP) and Medium Range (MR) tankers, are commonly used to transport cargos of refined petroleum products over relatively shorter distances, such as from Europe to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, London Tanker Brokers' Panel Note: AFRAMAX is not an official vessel classification on the AFRA scale but is shown here for comparison. Where do we go and what do we have to do to counter this apathetic bunch? Answers please on a postcard to. At the moment we are told those that be are "thinking about it". Our latest attempt to galvanised these bodies into action is to see if we can host a series of major exhibitions for the 2014 -2018 celebrations. Were you aware Lincoln produced the 2nd highest number of aircraft during WW1? And what about about the Livens projectors and Livens flamethrower? Sadly to date all has fallen on deaf ears. We have bullied the Council at trying to recognise the significant contribution Lincoln made to WW1 production not only on the tank front but also as regards aircraft production, munition production etc. We have tried to become more involved at the Lincs Life museum offering our services to bring Flirt II more to life and give her the TLC she deserves. We have been fighting the apathy of the local council and museums for years. I am a member of the Friends of the Lincoln Tank Group. ![]()
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