oiler

Example Sentences

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The memo calls for Navy Secretary John Phelan to select a new name for the fleet oiler.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

The Japanese identified the warships as the PLA Navy’s Guiyang and Qiqihar, along with the fleet oiler Taihu, spotted Friday near Rebun island near Hokkaido.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2023

After serving on a Navy oiler in the Atlantic briefly, he acted on a longstanding desire to be a flier and obtained a transfer to flight training with the Marines.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2022

The oiler ships measure 742 feet long and have the ability to carry up to 162,000 barrels of oil with expansive dry cargo capacity, aviation capability and a speed of 20 knots, the Navy said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2022

Back in her room, Candice opened the web browser, typed in number and oiler, and hit SEARCH.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson