1. Container Vessels
Panamax: Can pass through the Panama Canal.
Post-Panamax: Too large for the Panama Canal but not the largest type.
Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs): The largest container ships.
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2. Bulk Carriers
Handysize: Small bulk carriers, typically up to 35,000 DWT.
Panamax: Bulk carriers that fit through the Panama Canal.
Capesize: Larger bulk carriers that typically require deeper water routes.
Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC): Used for iron ore transportation.
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3. Tankers
Oil Tankers: Used to transport crude oil.
Product Tankers: Carry refined petroleum products.
Chemical Tankers: Designed for transporting chemicals.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carriers: Transport LNG.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Carriers: Transport LPG.
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4. Passenger Ships
Cruise Ships: Large ships designed for passenger entertainment.
Ferries: Used for shorter distances, often between close locations.
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5. Fishing Vessels
Trawlers: Use trawl nets for fishing.
Longliners: Use long fishing lines with baited hooks.
Seiners: Use surrounding nets to capture fish.
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6. Naval Ships
Aircraft Carriers: Serve as seagoing airbases.
Destroyers: Fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warships.
Frigates: Warships typically used for protecting other vessels.
Submarines: Underwater vessels for naval defense.
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7. Specialized Vessels
Icebreakers: Designed to move and navigate through ice-covered waters.
Tugboats: Used to maneuver other vessels by pushing or towing them.
Dredgers: Used for removing sediments and debris from the bottom of water bodies.
RO-RO Ships: Roll-on/roll-off ships used to carry wheeled cargo like cars.
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8. Offshore Vessels
Platform Supply Vessels (PSV): Supply offshore oil platforms.
Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels: Used for handling anchors and towing offshore rigs.
Drillships: Ships used for exploratory drilling of new oil and gas wells.
This list covers the major types of maritime vessels commonly used in global shipping and naval operations.
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