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What is the main purpose of a container ship as described in the text?
What is the main purpose of a container ship as described in the text?
- Carrying different kinds of cargo like break-bulk and pure bulk cargoes
- Revolutionizing shipping by transporting cargo in standard-size containers (correct)
- Transporting refrigerated food products like frozen meats and fruits
- Equipped with cargo cranes for loading and discharging
What distinguishes a geared vessel from other types of cargo carriers?
What distinguishes a geared vessel from other types of cargo carriers?
- Have hatch openings to fit standard container sizes
- Fitted with cargo cranes for loading and discharging (correct)
- Designed with huge bulk holds for carrying various bulk cargoes
- Equipped with removable bulkheads for preventing grain shifting
Which characteristic best describes the silhouette of a container ship?
Which characteristic best describes the silhouette of a container ship?
- Flat silhouette with a small superstructure at the stern (correct)
- High superstructure with the navigating bridge at the bow
- Stacked containers at the rear of the ship
- Refrigerated cargo holds for perishable goods
What distinguishes a RORO vessel from other cargo ships?
What distinguishes a RORO vessel from other cargo ships?
What is a common feature of Refrigerated Cargo Carrying Vessels (reefers) as mentioned in the text?
What is a common feature of Refrigerated Cargo Carrying Vessels (reefers) as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of a bulk carrier?
What is the primary function of a bulk carrier?
How does the loading and unloading process differ between a bulk carrier and a general cargo ship?
How does the loading and unloading process differ between a bulk carrier and a general cargo ship?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a multi-purpose carrier from other types of cargo vessels?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a multi-purpose carrier from other types of cargo vessels?
What type of cargo was typically transported on general cargo ships prior to the 20th century?
What type of cargo was typically transported on general cargo ships prior to the 20th century?
What is the approximate size range of bulk carriers in terms of deadweight tonnage (DWT)?
What is the approximate size range of bulk carriers in terms of deadweight tonnage (DWT)?
