Alexius Gerard B.

Tenefrancia August 15, 2019

6 Different Types of International Ships

1. Cargo Ships
Cargo ships are generally used to transport cargo safely from one place to another. They will
have a ship with a multi-deck or single-deck hull. There are thousands of cargo ships on the
move around the world, transporting good across the globe. They are crucial to international
trade. Cargo ships can transport things such as food, petroleum, furniture, metals, clothes
and machinery.

2. RoRo (Roll on Roll Off)

Most vehicles that are being transported over water internationally are done on a Roll on Roll
off ship. The reason this ship is so popular to transport vehicles is that it’s safer and much
faster to just drive a car onto the ship than using a crane. Once the cars are aboard, they are
braced to the ship’s deck to keep them from moving around while the ship is at sea.
3. Tankers
Tankers are ships that primarily carry huge quantities of liquid. They can carry a wide range of
liquids such as oil, water, wine and lots of different chemicals that need transporting. They
come in lots of different sizes but some of the larger vessels have the capacity to carry
several hundred thousand tons.

4. Passenger Ships
Passenger ships are officially defined as ships that carry more than 12 passengers. If you own
a passenger ship then you will need to abide by strict safety regulations. There have been
several disasters with passenger ships lately so the rules and regulations have been updated
in a bid to try and improve safety. Passengers should be able to travel in a safe and
comfortable environment. Passenger ships also include cruise and holiday ships.
5. Fishing Vessel
Fishing vessels are boats and ships designed to catch fish and marine wildlife. They are used
for leisure purposes but also for commercial fishing. There are millions of fishing vessels
being used to catch fish around the world. If you are considering working on a fishing vessel
then it is important to know that they are very dangerous. According to the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO) there are around 24,000 deaths on fishing vessels each year. All
ships engaged in international voyages must install an ECDIS. Electronic chart display and
information systems can help fisherman avoid bad weather and navigate through international
seas.

6. High Speed Craft

High speed crafts are also sometimes called ‘fast ferries’. They are mainly designed for
civilian use as passenger ferries. They also include hovercrafts, catamarans and hydrofoil
boats. High speed crafts are able to go faster because they use air pressure and powerful
turbine propellers.