Strange names are associated with things that you will find in the shipping industry.

Modules in this section will introduce you to the terminology used.

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Ships and equipment aboard ships

• Parts of ships
• Describing the position of an object from on board a ship
• Relative positions aboard ships

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Various Ship Types

• Containerships
• Bulk Carriers
• Tankers, Gas Carriers and related vessels
•  Multi-purpose Ships
• Passenger Ships
• Refrigerated Ships
• Ro-ro ships
• Heavylift Ships
• Ferries
• Fishing vessels
• Tugs
• Dredgers
• Warships

General terminology relating to ships