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2. Algol-class vehicle cargo ship - Wikipedia

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   The Algol-class vehicle cargo ships, also known as Fast Sealift Ships ( FSS) or SL-7 s, are currently the fastest conventional steam powered cargo ships in the world that are still (intermittently) operating, capable of speeds in excess of 33 knots (61 km/h). (The Maersk Line B-Class Container ships are faster 37 knots (69 km/h) MV Mærsk Boston ).

3. Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport - Wikipedia

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   The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ( EPF) is a United States Navy –led shipbuilding program to provide a high-speed, shallow draft vessel intended for rapid intra-theater transport of medium-sized cargo payloads. The EPFs can reach speeds of 35–45 knots (65–83 km/h; 40–52 mph), and allow the rapid transit and deployment of ...

4. Container ship - Wikipedia

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   A container ship (also called boxship or spelled containership) is a cargo ship that carries all of its load in truck-size intermodal containers, in a technique called containerization. Container ships are a common means of commercial intermodal freight transport and now carry most seagoing non-bulk cargo.

5. Roll-on/roll-off - Wikipedia

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   Procyon Leader stern quarter ramp. Roll-on/roll-off ( RORO or ro-ro) ships are cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, buses, trailers, and railroad cars, that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter.

6. Tanker (ship) - Wikipedia

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   A tanker (or tank ship or tankship) is a ship designed to transport or store liquids or gases in bulk. Major types of tankship include the oil tanker (or petroleum tanker ), the chemical tanker, cargo ships, and a gas carrier. Tankers also carry commodities such as vegetable oils, molasses and wine. In the United States Navy and Military ...

7. Reefer ship - Wikipedia

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   In 1869, reefers were shipping beef carcasses frozen in a salt-ice mixture from Indianola, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, to be served in hospitals, hotels, and restaurants. In 1874, shipping of frozen beef from America to London had already begun, which developed into an annual tonnage of around 10,000 short tons (8,900 long tons; 9,100 t ...

8. Atienza Fast Ferry - Coron to El Nido - Philippines Forum

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   As of now, they are still not accepting online tickets for the other Montenegro fast ferry service, which is still operating 3 trips per week as well, however you can only buy their tickets at the Pier at each of the respective ports. Please advice me if any of the above is not factual information so i can correct it. Edited: 1 year ago

9. Bulk carrier - Wikipedia

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   A bulk carrier or bulker is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo —such as grain, coal, ore, steel coils, and cement—in its cargo holds. Since the first specialized bulk carrier was built in 1852, economic forces have led to increased size and sophistication of these ships. Today's bulk carriers are specially ...