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Transport Ship

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Synonyms

Transport; Reefer

Definition

Ships and other watercraft are used for maritime transport. Types can be distinguished by propulsion, size, or cargo type. Shipping may be for commerce, for recreation, or for military purposes.

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Basic Type and Development History

Most modern transport ships can be placed in one of a few categories.

Bulk carrier, or, bulk freighter, is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement, in its cargo holds. Since the first specialized bulk carrier was built in 1852, economic forces have fueled the development of these ships, causing them to grow in size and sophistication. Today’s bulk carriers are specially designed to maximize capacity, safety, efficiency, and durability. As of 1999, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea defines a bulk carrier as “a ship constructed with a single deck, top side tanks and hopper side tanks in cargo spaces and...

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  1. College of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China

    Wei-Jun Xu & Feng-Xuan Zhuo

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  1. Wei-Jun Xu
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  1. Hadal Science and Technology Research Center, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China

    Weicheng Cui

  2. School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai, China

    Shixiao Fu

  3. School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University , Newcastle, UK

    Zhiqiang Hu

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  1. College of Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

    A-Man Zhang

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Xu, WJ., Zhuo, FX. (2019). Transport Ship. In: Cui, W., Fu, S., Hu, Z. (eds) Encyclopedia of Ocean Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6963-5_28-1

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