A tanker is a type of maritime vessel specifically engineered for the large-scale transport of liquid bulk cargo. These ships are fundamental to global energy and chemical supply chains, accommodating various petroleum products, petrochemicals, and other refined fluids. The design of a tanker emphasizes maximum cargo capacity while maintaining structural integrity to safely manage volatile and sometimes corrosive materials. Functionally, these ships operate within global maritime trade routes, moving raw and refined resources from production centers to distribution hubs, thereby playing a critical role in industrial processes worldwide.