[SAJ]

Say, do either of you chaps have to hand an article or link that describes what LCC and VLCC transport of heavy sour crude does to hulls and discharge equipment? I think our good friends on this thread would benefit from a detailed account, esp. any info on the effect of extended exposure.

Thanks in advance if you've got one or another of these.

[thackney]

Ping for sour crude and related corrosion issues, if you have time.

Thanks

[thackney]

Say, do either of you chaps have to hand an article or link that describes what LCC and VLCC transport of heavy sour crude does to hulls and discharge equipment?

Not that I quickly found but I asked someone how may know more. Keep in mind the transport, storage and processing of sour crude is not a new topic nor a concern limited to Venezuela. Lots of decades of experience available in lots of areas of the world. Sour Crude is not a show stopper by any means, just another expense that was a justifiable expense back when oil was a third the current price.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I don’t know if there are long term effects from this oil on tankers. Salt from the sea would probably do as much damage.