MV Barzan

The MV Barzan is a very large crude carrier (VLCC), a type of oil tanker. It is owned and operated by United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), later Hapag-Lloyd after a merger. VLCCs like the Barzan are designed to transport large quantities of crude oil from oil-producing regions to refineries around the world. The Barzan is notable for being one of the first vessels in its class to be equipped with certain advanced technologies aimed at increasing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions, specifically related to hull design and engine management. Its size and capacity are typical of VLCCs, allowing for the transport of millions of barrels of crude oil per voyage. The vessel operates on major shipping lanes primarily serving the Middle East and Asia, and Europe.