About Us

About Chevron Tankers

About Us

Growth Through Values

Chevron Tankers plc is a world leader in the transportation of crude oil, oil products, chemicals, bulk cargo, roll-on/roll-off and ship management. Incorporated in England and Wales (Company No. 03884970) and headquartered at 1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HA.

With over 45 years of growth, we have evolved from a small multipurpose vessel company into a world-class maritime logistics and transportation conglomerate — driven at every stage by a steadfast commitment to our values.

1978
Founded
Established as a joint-stock company, Chevron Tankers began as a small multipurpose vessel operator.
40+
Years of Growth
Forty years of continuous growth has forged a world leader in maritime logistics and transportation.
104
Vessels
A fleet of 104 modern, state-of-the-art vessels built to the highest standards, serving 150+ ports worldwide.
Our Scale

An Unrivalled Operator

Our global clients rely on Chevron Tankers' drive and scale to deliver excellence across every ocean, every cargo type, and every port of call.

1
VLCC Leader

We are one of the world's largest owners and operators of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with a total capacity of more than 12 million DWT — transporting crude oil reliably across the globe.

2
Chemical Tankers

We are one of the largest owners and operators of chemical tankers in the world. Our operational fleet has a capacity of approximately 1.68 million DWT, transporting liquid chemicals and refined products.

3
Logistics Record Breakers

Our fleet has carried the largest and heaviest pieces of cargo ever transported by sea, demonstrating unmatched project cargo and multipurpose logistics capability.

104
Vessels in fleet
150+
Ports served globally
4,800+
Employees worldwide
45+
Years of expertise
Our Journey

History & Milestones

From a single decree to a global fleet — the story of Chevron Tankers is one of ambition, resilience and relentless growth across more than four decades.

1978
Established as a joint-stock company in October.
1979
Charters vessels and grows operations into the USA.
1983
Joins the general cargo segment as a national carrier.
1990
Diversifies into chemical transportation via a joint venture.
1991
Opens first office in the USA.
1993
Opens first office in the UAE.
1996
  • Carries crude oil for the first time.
  • Brings technical ship management in-house.
2001
Expands office base into India.
2002
Starts freight forwarding service.
2010
Diversifies into dry bulk via a joint venture.
2011
Orders six RoRoConplus multipurpose vessels.
2012
Orders five Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels.
2014
  • Historic merger with Vela International Marine.
  • Becomes exclusive VLCC carrier for Saudi Aramco CIF sales.
  • Share capital reaches SAR 3.9 billion.
2015
Orders ten new VLCCs.
2016
Launches $1.5 billion shipping fund.
2017
  • Launches two major joint venture logistics operations.
  • Receives five new VLCCs from Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Signs agreement to build an offshore shipyard.
2018
Receives five additional VLCCs from Hyundai Heavy Industries.
2019
Signs MoU for the construction of new VLCCs.
2020
  • Commissions ten new chemical tankers.
  • Establishes a joint venture in grain logistics.
  • Receives four new dry bulk carriers.
2021
Receives one new VLCC, expanding the crude fleet.
2022
Launches the Floating Desalination Plants Project — a pioneering maritime infrastructure initiative.
Recognition

Awards & Accolades

Our commitment to excellence across safety, sustainability and performance has been recognised by leading institutions and industry bodies worldwide.

2023
Best Maritime Company — Middle East

Awarded for outstanding operational excellence, fleet management and sustainable growth across the region.

2022
QUALSHIP 21 — US Coast Guard

Recognised as an elite operator with an outstanding Port State Control safety history in US waters.

2022
Best ESG Initiative — Shipping Industry

Honoured for our pioneering environmental, social and governance programmes across the fleet.

2021
Lloyd's List — Top 100 Maritime Companies

Listed among the world's most influential maritime companies by the industry's most respected publication.

2020
Best Tanker Operator — Global

Recognised globally for unmatched performance in VLCC and chemical tanker operations.

2019
Safety Excellence Award — OCIMF

Awarded by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum for consistent excellence in TMSA standards.

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Headquarters
1 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London, E14 4HA
United Kingdom
Email
info@cheverontankers.com
For general enquiries, investor relations and media requests.
Company Details
Chevron Tankers plc
Registered in England & Wales
Company No. 03884970
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