Different Vessel Types

A deep dive into different types of vessels including container ships, roro ships, icebreaker ships, cargo ships, ferries, superyachts, oil tankers and more!
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Everything You Need to Know About Tugboats
Ever wanted to find out more about tugboats? You’ve come to the right blog post! Tugs are small, powerful vessels that perform a number of tasks - specifically the towing or pushing of much bigger ships, including cargo and container ships, bulk carriers, chemical tankers and even cruise ships. The point of this is to assist in mooring or berthing operations by helping to maneuver the larger vessel into and out of a port.
Everything You Need to Know About Car Carriers | Martide
Have you ever wondered how exactly car carrier ships work and how they transport their bulky wares? If so, join us as we take a closer look at vehicle carriers and their RoRo cargo. Wait…RoRo cargo?? Don’t worry - we’ll explain everything!
Everything You Need to Know About LNG & LPG Tankers
Have you ever wondered what LNG and LPG tankers are? If so, you’ve come to the right blog post! In this article we’re going to take a look at LNG and LPG ships and see what they transport and how.
Everything You Need to Know About Offshore Vessels
Offshore vessels are ships that are used for the exploration, drilling, and production of gas and oil in offshore environments. That seems fairly self-explanatory but hold on a moment because under the offshore vessel umbrella there are a whole host of different ships that all have a role to play in the offshore industry
Everything You Need to Know About Cable Laying Ships
Ever wondered what a cable laying ship is? if so, this is the blog post for you. In simple terms, cable laying ships are deep sea-going vessels which have been specifically designed to lay underwater cable lines on the ocean floor - as opposed to the cables we commonly see on land, which are overhead cables.
Everything You Need to Know About Pilot Boats
Have you ever wondered what a pilot boat is and what a marine pilot’s job involves? If so, this is the blog post for you. A pilot boat is a small, fast boat that is used to take maritime pilots to and from the port that they work out of and the ships that they are tasked with piloting.
Everything You Need to Know About Mining Ships
In this post we’re going to be taking a look at one of the lesser known merchant ships: The mining vessel. So if you’ve ever sat down and Googled “what is a mining ship” or “what is a mining vessel” you’re in luck!
Everything You Need to Know About Cable Laying Ships
Want to know what a cable laying ship is? Cable ships are deep sea going vessels which are designed to lay underwater cables on the sea bed.
Everything You Need to Know About Marine Pilot Jobs
Pilot jobs are typically associated with flying planes or helicopters. But did you know there’s also a career to be had as a maritime pilot?
Everything You Need to Know About Mining Ships
In this post we’re going to be taking a look at one of the lesser known merchant ships: The mining vessel. So if you’ve ever sat down and Googled “what is a mining ship” or “what is a mining vessel” you’re in luck!
Everything You Need to Know About Coaster Vessels
As the name suggests, coaster vessels - or coastal sailing ships to give them their full name - are ships that have been specifically designed to sail closer to the coast as opposed to across the ocean. Want to find out more about coaster ships? This is the blog post for you.
Everything You Need to Know About Cable Laying Ships
Want to know what a cable laying ship is? Cable ships are deep sea going vessels which are designed to lay underwater cables on the sea bed.
Everything You Need to Know About Mining Ships
In this post we’re going to be taking a look at one of the lesser known merchant ships: The mining vessel. So if you’ve ever sat down and Googled “what is a mining ship” or “what is a mining vessel” you’re in luck!
Everything You Need to Know About Ferries
The ferry is perhaps one of the unsung heroes of the merchant navy. It doesn’t spring to mind like cargo and container ships or oil tankers do. It’s not astronomically sized like heavy lift carriers or supramax vessels and it doesn’t really do anything exciting like an icebreaker or a fireboat, but the humble ferry is an important part of daily life for people all over the world.
Everything You Need to Know About Marine Pilot Jobs
Pilot jobs are typically associated with flying planes or helicopters. But did you know there’s also a career to be had as a maritime pilot?