Read Authentic Ratings for the Muscat-Silver

Oman Shipping Company (OSC) celebrated a notable milestone with the naming ceremony of its latest product and chemical tankers, the Muscat Silver and Rustaq Silver. The prestigious event took place at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea. This significant occasion marks the beginning of OSC's acquisition of ten modern MR tankers, with the Muscat Silver as the first to be delivered in the coming year, as announced in a company press release. These newly commissioned vessels will be integral to Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Ltd’s extensive Project Silver, designed to introduce a fleet of 50 new-builds. Operated worldwide, both tankers will be manned by crews of 20, incorporating a number of Omani officers to support regional representation. The Muscat Silver and Rustaq Silver boast impressive dimensions, measuring 183 meters in length, 32.2 meters in width, and 19.1 meters in depth. Each medium-range tanker is capable of carrying up to 37,900 metric tonnes at the design draft, with a maximum capacity of 49,800 metric tonnes at scantling draft. Both vessels feature a gross tonnage of 29,354 tonnes and a net tonnage of 12,195, positioning them as significant assets for global shipping operations.