Which is the smallest oil carrier category listed (around 55,000 DWT)?

Which is the smallest oil carrier category listed (around 55,000 DWT)?

• A. ULCC
• B. VLCC
• C. HandySize
• D. Suezmax

Answer: (C)

In tanker size classifications, the smaller end of the spectrum is HandySize. These vessels are built for lighter, shorter-haul trades and typically range up to about 60,000 DWT. A tanker around 55,000 DWT fits squarely in HandySize, which is why it’s the smallest category among the options. The other categories listed are much larger in typical capacity: ULCCs exceed 320,000 DWT, VLCCs are roughly 200,000–320,000 DWT, and Suezmaxes are around 120,000–200,000 DWT. So, for around 55,000 DWT, HandySize is the correct, smallest category.

In tanker size classifications, the smaller end of the spectrum is HandySize. These vessels are built for lighter, shorter-haul trades and typically range up to about 60,000 DWT. A tanker around 55,000 DWT fits squarely in HandySize, which is why it’s the smallest category among the options.

The other categories listed are much larger in typical capacity: ULCCs exceed 320,000 DWT, VLCCs are roughly 200,000–320,000 DWT, and Suezmaxes are around 120,000–200,000 DWT. So, for around 55,000 DWT, HandySize is the correct, smallest category.