May 1, 2020 FEATURE | Three out of five converted VLOCs are no longer operating Written by BIMCO on May 1, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore, Commercial Mariner - Ships & Ports, Dry Cargo World, Ship World Features. Converted very large ore carriers (VLOC) are increasingly becoming a thing of the past with the long-term freight contracts coming to an end as newer and more reliable .. Read More