MT Ugocha is a state-of-the-art Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) designed for the safe and efficient transport and storage of massive volumes of crude oil across international waters. Engineered for endurance and performance in open-sea operations, MT Ugocha serves as a strategic floating asset for offshore oilfield logistics, transshipment activities, and deep-sea crude lifting operations.
With a capacity of up to 2 million barrels of crude, MT Ugocha plays a pivotal role in the midstream oil sector—offering both transport and floating storage capabilities (FSO). The vessel’s expansive deck, high-capacity cargo pumps, and integrated mooring systems ensure safe and seamless loading/unloading operations at sea or near offshore platforms. It is often deployed for ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations, especially in offshore terminals where port facilities are limited.
Built to international safety and environmental compliance standards, MT Ugocha embodies resilience, efficiency, and strategic mobility for global crude oil transport operations.
MT Ugocha serves a vital role in global oil supply chains, functioning primarily as a deep-sea crude oil transporter for long-haul routes from offshore loading terminals to refineries and onshore storage facilities. The vessel is equally suited for floating storage operations, often deployed as an FSU/FSO where onshore infrastructure is not available or limited.
In offshore settings, the vessel facilitates Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfers, acting as a mother vessel for smaller shuttle tankers. Its cargo handling systems and side-mounted fenders enable secure mooring and fluid transfer operations. MT Ugocha is also designed to support emergency bunkering, fuel offloading, and crude lightering in high seas.
Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC)
Approx. 300,000 DWT
330 meters
60 meters
Up to 2 million barrels
High-capacity pumps, loading arms, STS fenders
