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Bahri Oil Case Study

27 APR 2026

Powering global energy supply chains

Commanding a leading position in the VLCC market

Bahri Oil has firmly established itself as a major global Owner/Operator in crude oil transportation. With a fleet of 50 modern Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and majority scrubber fitted, it ranks currently as the second-largest VLCC owner in the world representing nearly 6% of the entire global VLCC fleet and consistently remains in the Top 5 globally.

Each VLCC has a carrying capacity of approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil and offers the flexibility to transport up to three different crude grades per voyage. This operational versatility enables Bahri Oil to deliver a broad range of services to the world’s leading energy players.

Setting the standard in safety, scale, and reliability

As the maritime logistics arm of a global oil major, , Bahri Oil upholds the highest levels of operational reliability & excellence. The fleet maintains uncompromising standards in quality, safety, and environmental stewardship ensuring consistent, incident-free delivery on every voyage, with the highest level of customer satisfaction.

The fleet’s total capacity of 15.5 million deadweight tons (DWT) enables Bahri Oil to transport an average of ~2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) over the past four years. The company averages ~400 voyages annually, serving major global trade routes including the Arabian Gulf to destinations like Korea, Malaysia, China, US Gulf, the Red Sea corridor as well as Sidi Kerir to Northwest Europe and USG to East Route.

 

Trusted by the world’s largest energy players

Bahri Oil’s client portfolio features leading national oil companies, refineries, and global energy traders, including Saudi Aramco, S-Oil, Unipec, Rongsheng, Shell, Equinor, Chevron, and Vitol. These longstanding relationships reflect the trust placed in Bahri’s ability to adapt with precision, compliance, and speed to meet the rapidly changing customer requirements.