[QUOTE=Pilot;193676]The common term for these new Very Large Container Vessels the VLCC for tankers. You can make up any term if you want is a large car carrier longer than 200 meters a VLCC ? I think not.[/QUOTE]
Please note the acronyms found in this news article. http://www.cict.lk/CICT%20brings%20one%20of%20the%20Largest%20ships%20afloat%20to%20Colombo.php
Depending in the segment of the industry one is involved in, VLCC can refer to Very Large Container Carriers and ULCC’s are Ultra Large Container Carriers.