# VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier)

Type: Technology

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/vlcc-very-large-crude-carrier-technology
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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Brent Below $77 as 7 Tankers Cross Hormuz, Unwinding War Premium
2026-06-24 21:56:29 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Brent crude traded under $77 a barrel on June 23, near pre-conflict levels, as seven tankers openly traversed the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran interim deal. The easing of geopolitical tensions is rapidly deflating the oil price war premium, with potential implications for energy markets and the energy transition. However, a permanent deal remains elusive.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/hormuz-oil-prices-brent-below-77

### 20 Tankers Resume Hormuz Crossings as Iran Deal Raises Spill Risk
2026-06-19 20:40:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The resumption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with 20 oil tankers crossing since the deal, revives concerns over oil spill and emissions risks in a vital maritime chokepoint. Two-way flows suggest a return to normal crude trade, but temporary route governance may intensify environmental pressures.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/hormuz-tanker-spill-climate-risk

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