The current average age of merchant fleet oil tankers by country of beneficial ownership in the United States is 17 years, which has increased by 0 years (0.7%) since 2023.
Average age of merchant fleet oil tankers by country of beneficial ownership by the United States
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
286
Date range: 2011 to 2024
Points:
6,526
Measure:
Years
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Oil tankers, average age
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United States Oil tankers, average age between 2011 and 2024
| Period | Oil tankers, average age | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 years | +0 years |
| 2023 | 16 years | +1 years |
| 2022 | 16 years | +1 years |
| 2021 | 15 years | -1 years |
| 2020 | 16 years | +1 years |
| 2019 | 15 years | +0 years |
| 2018 | 15 years | -0 years |
| 2017 | 15 years | -2 years |
| 2016 | 17 years | -0 years |
| 2015 | 17 years | -0 years |
| 2014 | 17 years | -2 years |
| 2013 | 20 years | -1 years |
| 2012 | 20 years | +1 years |
| 2011 | 20 years |