International Seaways (NYSE:INSW), Inc. is a U.S.-based tanker shipping company engaged in the ocean transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum products. The company operates a diversified fleet of modern tanker vessels that includes Aframax, Suezmax, Long Range (LR2) and Medium Range (MR) product tankers, each designed to meet the varying demands of global oil markets. Its vessels are equipped to carry crude, gasoline, diesel and other refined products across major trade routes.
In addition to spot voyages, International Seaways provides time charter and bareboat charter arrangements, offering clients flexible solutions for both short-term and long-term shipping requirements. The company’s commercial department works closely with charterers, oil majors and trading houses to optimize vessel deployment and route planning, seeking to balance vessel utilization with prevailing freight market conditions.
International Seaways serves a broad geographic footprint, with operations spanning the Atlantic Basin, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. Its fleet regularly calls on major oil hubs such as the U.S. Gulf Coast, North Sea, West Africa, the Arabian Gulf and Southeast Asia. Strategic port coverage and alliances with regional agents support efficient vessel turnaround and compliance with local regulatory frameworks.
Originally founded through a combination of legacy tanker businesses, International Seaways has grown through selective acquisitions and newbuild programs aimed at modernizing its fleet and enhancing operational efficiency. The company is governed by a board of directors with extensive maritime and energy industry experience, and its executive team is led by a veteran maritime professional serving as President and Chief Executive Officer. The management team emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship and cost discipline as cornerstones of its long-term strategy.
