National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia
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The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (usually referred to as NSCSA) was established in 1979 and is one of the largest providers of maritime
services in the Middle East
. The company and its subsidiaries purchase, charter and operate vessels for the transportation of crude oil, chemicals and general cargo
. For this purpose NSCSA owns and operates a fleet
of double hull very large crude carriers (VLCCs), chemical carriers and multipurpose Ro-Ro vessels.
Sea
A sea generally refers to a large body of salt water, but the term is used in other contexts as well. Most commonly, it means a large expanse of saline water connected with an ocean, and is commonly used as a synonym for ocean...
services in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. The company and its subsidiaries purchase, charter and operate vessels for the transportation of crude oil, chemicals and general cargo
Cargo
Cargo is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain, by ship, aircraft, train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most intermodal long-haul cargo transport.-Marine:...
. For this purpose NSCSA owns and operates a fleet
Fleet
-Vehicles:A fleet is a collection of ships or vehicles, with many specific connotations:*Fleet vehicles, two or more vehicles*Fishing fleet*Naval fleet, substantial group of warships*A group of small ships or flotilla...
of double hull very large crude carriers (VLCCs), chemical carriers and multipurpose Ro-Ro vessels.