The earlier group’s shipping interests included BP Gas Tankers, BP Shipping, BP Medway Tanker and BP New Zealand. Coastal Tankers was a joint venture; Kuwait Oil began in 1934 with Gulf Oil, with the British partner subsequently taking control. Shell-Mex & B.P. served the coastal trade until 31 December 1975. BP held 50% of Stolt Nielsen from 1977 to 1987. Listed associates included Association Petroliere, Australasian Petroleum, Wm. Cory & Son, Mil Tankrederi and Société Maritime des Pétroles B.P.
Keep the explicit scope label independent; no alias or company identity is inferred.