The british tanker company was formed in 1915 with an initial fleet. The angelicoussis group is committed to transporting commodities across the globe in a safe, efficient and reliable manner. Published in new zealand this book takes in the history and development of product tankers from warbuilt vessels, through the classic tankers of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as product tankers and crude carriers started to develop. Six new stateoftheart lng vessels are currently being built. Pb tankers owns and operates a fleet of product tankers, all built and operated in accordance with the highest standards for quality and reliability. The list includes merchant tankers as well as naval tankers that do not fall into more specialized lists such as list of replenishment ships of the royal fleet auxiliary and list of type t2 tanker.
Bp tankers a group fleet history archive ships nostalgia. There ships were named with the prefix british, and this became the fleet naming convention. Bp shipping is the oldest continually operating heritage company in the bp group, starting life as the british tanker company in 1915 and formed to. The first bp owned oil tanker was the british emperor, acquired in 1916, and the story continues through to the rise of the giant behemoths of the 1990s and the new. I was on the baron in 5253 on a nine month voyage but we never got a tow in that time.
Operations edit today, while bp shipping remains responsible within the group for all waterborn logistics, much of its fleet capacity is gained through hiring other operators vessels. From stateoftheart lng vessels to incredibly handy mr handysize and technically advanced aframax tankers. Bp to add six lng tankers to shipping fleet hellenic. Some of these crew lists are a photocopy of a photocopy, so the definition is a little low. The company operate a fleet of chemical tankers, all of which are of about 20. Formed in 1915 with an initial fleet of seven oil tankers, the british tanker company became the bp tanker company in 1955. Distributed in the united states of america by mbi, 2005. Fleet history for sale in uk 18 used fleet historys. British tanker co was renamed the bp tanker co bptc. Bp tankers a group fleet history page 2 ships nostalgia.
The book score is the fleet list which includes specifications. Shell has been in shipping since the companys foundation. The first part is a concise group history that describes fleet developments from the early purchase of secondhand tonnage, through the acquisition in 1916 of british emperor, the first bp owned oil tanker, to the giant behemoths in the 1990s, and the new builds at the beginning of this century. On 31 december 1998, the company merged with the us oil company, amoco corporation, on a 6040 basis and was renamed bp amoco p. Our valued buyer, we really appreciate your good feedback with five stars. Angelicoussis shipping group transporting commodities. Bp to add six lng tankers to shipping fleet in international shipping news 06102017 oil and gas giant bp is taking delivery of six new lng tankers in 2018 and 2019 to support its expanding. Bp pulls entire victorian fleet off the road after tanker loses its trailer and crushes three people. Georges cross with a green diamond in the center, bearing a red lion, rampant. Bp shipping is the shipping organisation and centre for marine assurance within the bp group. By the end of the 1950s, the bptcs fleet stood at 146 vessels, including super tankers of 38,000 gross tonnage 67,000 deadweight tonnes, with plans to build tankers of 60,000 gross tonnage 100,000 deadweight tonnes, which would hold more than 25 million us gallons 95,000 m3 of crude oil. Two further takeovers occurred in 2000 atlantic richfield company arco.
Torben passed away unexpectedly on october 3, 1992, leaving a powerful legacy behind. In 1981 the company was renamed bp shipping ltd to reflect its changing role in managing the tanker fleet. During the 1970s bp extended its oil interests to the north sea and alaska and is now a very large multinational group. Bp tankers a group fleet history recently purchased a copy of the above book. Nov 15, 2005 the book begins with a brief group history and includes a chronology describing fleet developments from the early purchase of secondhand tonnage with the formation of the company. Teekay fleet list the teekay fleet brings energy to the world with teekay spirit, 247. Also spent some time astern of her on the earl being towed back to the uk with a broken crankshaft,that was only half of the tow. A group fleet history by bill harvey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
These vessels will play a key part in bps move to gas and a path to a low carbon future. The first bp owned oil tanker was the british emperor, acquired in 1916, and the story continues to the rise of the giant behemoths of the 1990s and the newbuilds. In 1982 the company changed its name to the british petroleum co p. The brig elizabeth watts sailed for england in late 1861 carrying 224 tons of a substance called petroleum. The book store auke vissers renewed historical tankers site. The criteria for inclusion in this list is therefore that the ship has been manned by staff employed by btc, bp tankers or bp shipping. Our fleet consists of a range of bp shipping operated vessels. History of the oil tanker project gutenberg selfpublishing. Today, while bp shipping remains responsible within the group for all waterborn logistics, much of its fleet capacity is gained through hiring other operators.
The books core is the fleet list which includes specifications and histories of every ship owned by the british tanker company and bp shipping, and all their associates. The group provides first class shipping services and creates innovative business solutions for its customers and whilst applying fair employment practices both at sea and ashore. Page 2 bp tankers a group fleet history bp shipping. Around 15% of bp s hydrocarbon cargoes are carried on our bpoperated ships. We operate an international fleet of crude oil tankers, product tankers and lng liquefied natural gas carriers. The tanker, which has since been renamed tristar ruby, is be the first lng vessel to join the tristar fleet. Bp shipping is the maritime arm of british headquartered global oil company, bp. Teekay history the torben karlshoej era 19731992 youtube. By its 50th birthday, the bp tanker company fleet amounted to 120 ships, totaling 3 million dwt oil crisis sparks boom and bust the 1970s brought an energy crisis.
These ships are crewed by around 1,000 seafarers and lead the industry in terms of health and safety performance. Almost all of the bp tankers in this collection have names starting with british. Jun 16, 2018 bp tanker driver for mac during the s bp extended its oil interests to the north sea and alaska and is now a very large multinational group. It features photos of almost every vessel ever owned by the group plus a short potted history of each vessel from launch to scrap. It includes subsidiary craft such as tugs, barges and support ships, and more than 1,000 vessels are examined in detail. Bp marine superintendent some of you may recall him.
The list includes merchant tankers as well as naval tankers that do not fall into more specialized lists such as list of replenishment ships of the royal fleet auxiliary and list of type t2 tanker names. The first oil tankers were two saildriven tankers that were built in 1863 on englands river tyne. There were far more ships than there was oil to carry and the worlds fleet needed to be. Bw gas solutions consists of a worldclass commercial management and technical development team with experience delivering egas second fsru bw singapore in egypt, the worlds first fasttrack fsu project. A voyage through time along the way, its people have moved much of bps oil from field to market around the globe, demonstrated remarkable courage in war and peace, and made outstanding contributions to maritime safety and environmental performance. It features photos of almost every vessel ever owned by the group plus a short potted history of. The first bpowned oil tanker was the british emperor, acquired in 1916, and the story continues through to the rise of the giant behemoths of the 1990s and the newbuilds at the beginning of this century. The proceeds from the first offering were used to acquire three new suezmax built at samsung heavy industries co. Our teekay spirit values represent the principles that torben lived by and expected of all employees at sea and on shore. This illustrated book begins with a brief group history and includes a chronology read more. The book begins with a brief group history and includes a chronology describing fleet developments from the early purchase of secondhand tonnage with the formation of the company. Dr solly knows his subject well as he was in the merchant navy and wrote about his experiences in historical book mariners launch the isle of thanet gazette. The shares are today trading at the new york stock exchange nyse.
The history of the oil tanker is part of the evolution of the technology of oil transportation alongside the oil industry. In the company was renamed bp shipping ltd to reflect tanler changing role in managing the tanker fleet. It adopted the best practices from previous oil tanker designs to create the prototype for all subsequent vessels of the type. The british tanker company was formed in 1915 with an initial fleet of seven. By registering with our site you will have full instant access to. By 1919 the fleet consisted of 25 vessels of various kinds some in fact being sailing ships. I also have copies of ship movement list and bp fleet news. Bp shipping also charter vessels for specific periods of time and spot charter vessels for single voyages. Members experienced in research to help you find out about friends and relatives who served. Bp pulls entire victorian fleet off the road after tanker. Bw gas solutions develops, owns, and operates floating lng import terminals. Three people killed after petrol tankers trailer rolled into two cars. The history book tells not only the story of the company but of the people behind the business the people past and present who navigated bp shipping through a century bp tanker maritime achievement and service. The vessels have the highest class certification of the american bureau of shipping abs and of the italian shipping registry rina, and they provide safe, reliable and efficient sea transportation.
The first bpowned oil tanker was the british emperor, acquired in 1916, and the story continues to the rise of the giant behemoths of the 1990s and the newbuilds at the start of this century. Bp owned oil tanker was the british emperor, acquired in 1916, and the story continues to the rise of the giant behemoths of the 1990s and the newbuilds at the start of this century. Ltd set up by apoc in 1915 and ordered 7 steam powered oil tankers from armstrong whitworth and swan hunter. British tanker company limited was the maritime transport arm of the anglopersian oil company, the forerunner of bp.
Over this past year, i have come across many excellent and encyclopedic works on general british petroleum history, with scant passages on its tanker fleet throughout. Formed in 1956 as bp tanker company ltd, its roots go back to the british tanker company ltd, which was formed to carry products for the anglopersian oil company. The anglopersian oil company apoc was a british company founded in 1908 following the discovery of a large oil field in masjed soleiman, iran. Today, shell owns and manages one of the largest fleets of crude oil and oil products tankers. The first bpowned oil tanker was the british emperor, acquired in 1916, and the story continues through to the rise of the giant behemoths of the 1990s and the new. The vessel will soon commence a longterm time charter with bp shipping. A voyage through time bp shipping is the oldest continually operating heritage company in the bp group, starting life as the british tanker company in 1915 and formed to carry products for the anglopersian oil company. Timeline world history documentaries recommended for you 48. If you have any questions regarding any of the crew lists, please feel free to email me. The first bpowned oil tanker was the british emperor, acquired in 1916, and the story continues to the rise of the giant behemoths of the 1990s and the newbuilds.
In fact the size of the fleet became problematic from a management perspective, so an associated shipping company, the lowland tanker company, was formed in association with mathesons and common brothers of newcastle to operate 10 timechartered tankers exclusively for btc. In september 1995 nat sold securities to the public in the us and in europe. The books core is the fleet list which includes specifications and histories of every ship owned by the british tanker company and bp shipping, and all their. Archive bp tankers a group fleet history bp shipping. Jul 15, 2019 formed in 1915 with an initial fleet of seven oil tankers, the british tanker company became the bp tanker company in 1955. Vat it05411110827 share capital fully paid in euro. The core of the book is the fleet list and this includes specifications and histories of. The allen collectionbp tankers benjidog historical research. Our aframax tankers on delivery were among the most technologically advanced tankers in the world and the most fuel efficient for their size and power. Nordic american tankers limited nat was incorporated in bermuda in 1995. Oct 02, 2019 in order to support its commercial ventures, pb tankers operates a fleet of 6 double hull product tankers. The parent group was renamed the angloiranian oil company in tanker, cuft gross. The unit covers the marine transport, logistics and insurance requirements of all bp s global activities. Uae shipowner tristar group has added the lng tanker british ruby to its fleet.
Home forums shipping discussion shipping lines bp shipping bp tankers a group fleet history welcome welcome to ships nostalgia, the worlds greatest online community for people worldwide with an interest in ships and shipping. This design was in use from 1955 to 1968 and was reintroduced in 1984. These vessels will play a key part in bp s move to gas and a path to a low carbon future. There ships were named with the prefix british, and this became the fleet. If you are looking for a particular date, contact me. It is lavishly illustrated with over 500 photographs and supported by an army of documents relevant to specific tankers.