DELIVERING MARINE FUELS RELIABLY FOR OVER 40 YEARS.
Independent tanker operators with over 140 years of expertise moving petroleum and chemical products across UK and European waters. EXPLORE FLEETOUR SERVICESYears in Operation
Vessels in fleet
DWT capacity
Quality certified
Whitaker Tankers
OUR FLEET
What we offer
SERVICES
PETROLEUM PRODUCT CARRIAGE
Gas oil, heating oil, aviation fuel (Jet A-1), marine gas oil (MGO), heavy fuel oil and bitumen products. Sophisticated pumping and heating systems for varied cargo grades.
CHEMICAL CARRIAGE
IMO Type 2 & 3 certified vessels for chemicals, solvents, vegetable oils and molasses. All cargo operations compliant with IBC Code requirements.
UK & EUROPEAN DISTRIBUTION
Flexible just-in-time distribution connecting refineries, terminals and ports across the British Isles and Northern Europe. Access to smaller berths unavailable to larger vessels.
TIME & VOYAGE CHARTER
Time and voyage charter arrangements. Consecutive voyage COAs, spot charters and long-term arrangements. Flexible commercial terms for all durations.
SHIP MANAGEMENT
Full technical and commercial ship management for third-party owners. ISO 9001 certified management system. Crew management, QHSE compliance, dry-docking & repairs.
PORT OPERATIONS
Operating in most major UK ports — Humber/Hull, Southampton, Bristol Channel, Irish Sea ports and Thames & East Coast. Extensive local knowledge across the coastal network.
ISM CODE COMPLIANT
MARPOL COMPLIANT
IBC CERTIFIED
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
ISPS COMPLIANT
CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS
EST. 1880
OVER 140 YEARS OF MARITIME EXPERTISE
Whitaker Tankers Ltd was established in Hull, East Yorkshire in 1880, growing from a globally trading shipping company into one of the UK’s leading independent tanker operators.
Our vessels operate under Isle of Man, UK, and Malta registries. We hold ISO 9001 Quality Management certification and are Cyber Essentials Plus accredited.
JOIN THE TEAM
CAREERS & CADETSHIPS
With over 140 years of maritime heritage, Whitaker Tankers offers exceptional opportunities for seafarers at all stages — from deck cadets to experienced officers and engineers.
We partner with Watermark (watermark.cc) for cadet training and MCA-approved simulator courses.
Deck Cadet Programme
3-year sponsored programme. Guaranteed sea time. MCA approved training with Watermark.
Engineer Cadet Programme
Engine-room simulator training at Watermark. Sponsored college fees & career progression.
Experienced Officers
OOW to Master, 2nd Engineer to Chief Engineer. Tanker experience preferred.
APPLY: crewing@whitaker-tankers.co.uk
GET IN TOUCH
CONTACT
Head Office — Hull
Whitaker Tankers Ltd
Old Dock Offices
High Street
Hull, HU1 1HA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1482 595300
Southampton Office
20 Berth Offices
Eastern Docks
Southampton, SO14 3GF
United Kingdom