Oiler (ship)

An oiler is a ship, also called a tanker, that can carry a liquid cargo of petroleum, or a naval support vessel that carries fuel to naval ships at sea, and can transfer the fuel during underway operations.

Related Topics:
Ship - Tanker - Naval

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In the United States Navy, oilers carry the hull classification symbols AO. They can carry small quantities of ammunition and cargo.

Related Topics:
United States Navy - Hull classification symbol - AO - Ammunition - Cargo

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