Aframax
- Category
- tanker
- Size envelope
- 80,000-120,000 DWT
- LOA typical
- ~245 m
- Cargo
- Crude + fuel oil regional
- Route archetype
- Baltic + Mediterranean + Caribbean regional
- Crew size
- 20-22
Overview
Trans-Atlantic Freight Rate Association reference class. Baltic ice-class Aframax operators command officer premium. Frequent port + short-leg trades; contract-length rotations shorter than VLCC.