日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Sep 10, 2025 (Wed)

Idemitsu Tanker’s Newbuild VLCC to Carry Legacy Name “Nissho Maru”

Image of an environmentally friendly VLCC

　On September 8, Idemitsu Tanker announced that it will name one of its environmentally friendly VLC ・・・ 続きはログインして下さいnext 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