TSV
Ship Types - TSV
Ship types are primarily classified by purpose (cargo transport, passenger transport, fishing, military, etc.). Based on definitions by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), various types exist including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, passenger ships, ferries, fishing vessels, and warships. Modern ships are designed specifically for their respective purposes and play essential roles as infrastructure for international trade and maritime transportation.
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code slug name description category subTypes
01 passenger-ship Passenger Ship A ship designed to carry passengers. Passenger Vessel
02 cargo-ship Cargo Ship A ship designed to carry cargo. Cargo Vessel
03 tanker Tanker A ship designed to transport liquid cargo. Cargo Vessel ["Crude Oil Tanker","Product Tanker","Chemical Tanker","LNG Carrier","LPG Carrier"]
04 container-ship Container Ship A ship designed to carry standardized containers. Cargo Vessel
05 ferry Ferry A ship that transports passengers and vehicles on regular routes. Passenger Vessel ["Car Ferry","Passenger Ferry","High-Speed Ferry","Ro-Ro Passenger Ship"]
06 warship Warship A ship used for military purposes. Naval Vessel ["Frigate","Destroyer","Cruiser","Aircraft Carrier","Submarine","Minesweeper","Transport Ship"]
07 fishing-vessel Fishing Vessel A vessel engaged in fishing operations. Fishing Vessel ["Tuna Fishing Vessel","Trawler","Set-Net Fishing Vessel","Gillnetter","Bottom Trawler"]
08 bulk-carrier Bulk Carrier A ship designed to carry bulk cargo. Cargo Vessel
09 roro-ship Ro-Ro Ship A ship where vehicles can be driven on and off. Cargo Vessel
10 refrigerated-cargo-ship Refrigerated Cargo Ship A ship designed to transport refrigerated or frozen cargo. Cargo Vessel