in service

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The fleet of these tankers is not large to begin with — only about 950 VLCCs are in service globally, according to Kpler.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The citation, outlined in court records, alleged the company in April 2018 “failed to ensure that all machinery and equipment in service were inspected or maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Commission of Fine Arts pushed for a unified look for the stations out of a conviction that aesthetic coherence is in service of a transit system’s safety, usability and dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

US director Boots Riley's signature absurdism is all over his latest film "I Love Boosters," which opens in US theaters this week, but the wacky visuals are all in service of an "optimistic" social commentary.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

And yet the choppers in service can only provide enough water for about six thousand people per shelter per day.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman