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

A Bilt spokesman said that the transition attracted higher-than-expected demand and that some members “experienced gaps in service that are simply unacceptable to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

There are some 30,000 engines External link in service, and GE delivers about 700 per year.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

All the observations he made—on himself, his children, the animals and plants around him—were in service to his theory of natural selection.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman