Converted VLOCs exit fleet amid increased scrutiny
Very large ore carriers converted from very large crude carriers are finally exiting the dry bulk fleet with more to follow. These vessels, which are all older than 20 years, have been watched closely since the sinking of the Stellar Daisy in 2017
Brazil Port State Control is said to be carrying out extra checks as a safety measure as the country continues to heal from the fatal tailings dam disaster in January last year