Types of Cargo Ships

Types of Cargo Ships

• Cargo ships are essential for global trade, transporting goods worldwide.

Container Ships

• Designed to carry standardized containers for efficient loading and unloading.
• Measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

Bulk Carriers

• Transport unpackaged bulk cargo such as grains, coal, and minerals.
• Size classifications range from Handysize to Capesize.

Tankers

• Specialized in carrying liquid cargo, including oil, chemicals, and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
• Divided into various types based on size:
  • Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC)
  • Ultra Large Crude Carrier (ULCC)
  • Panamax
  • Aframax
  • Suezmax
  • Capesize
  • Handymax

Chemical Tankers

• Transport chemicals and hazardous liquids, ensuring safe delivery.

Gas Carriers

• Specifically designed to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other gases.

Fully Pressurized Ships

• Capable of carrying up to 3,500 m³ of gas in steel tanks without needing temperature or pressure control.

Refrigerated Vessels (Reefer Ships)

• Transport perishable goods that require temperature control, such as:
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables

Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships (Ro-Ro)

• Transport wheeled cargo like cars, trucks, and trailers.
• Equipped with built-in ramps for easy loading and unloading.

Multipurpose Cargo Vessels

• Versatile ships capable of carrying different types of cargo.
• Suitable for smaller shipments and ports with limited facilities.

Passenger Ships

• Designed for transporting people, including:
  • Cruise Ships: Offer amenities for long voyages.
  • Ferries: Transport passengers between islands or across bodies of water.

Car Carrier Ships

• Special vessels designed for efficient transport of cars and other vehicles, including trucks, tractors, and buses.