As shipbuilding progressed to ever-larger ships, additional fuel storage capacity was incorporated into ship design that afforded greater range between refueling stops. Today most oceangoing vessels have the ability to fuel for an uninterrupted ocean crossing at their terminal locations before setting to sea.
As ship construction advanced to bigger vessels, more fuel storage space was incorporated into the ship's design, enabling greater distances between refueling stops. Today, most seafaring vessels have the capability to fuel without interruption at their terminals before setting sail.