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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Hopper Dredger

A trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) is a type of vessel capable of maintaining shipping waterways, deepening sea channels that are in danger of silting up, building new land elsewhere, or replacing sand washed away by storms or waves on beaches. This is made possible by large, powerful pumps an...

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
LNG Tanker

A gas carrier is a tanker designed for the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Crude Oil Tanker

An oil tanker, also known as a crude carrier, is a ship designed to carry crude oil or its petroleum products in bulk.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Chemical Tanker

A chemical tanker is a type of tanker designed to carry chemicals in bulk.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Bitumen Tanker

Asphalt tankers (also known as asphalt carriers) or, in German-speaking countries, bitumen tankers are specialized tankers that are used to transport liquid bitumen, pitch and related cargo.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Large Freezer Trawler

The freezer trawler processes the catch entirely on board to customer requirements, converting it into frozen at sea fillet, block or head and gutted form.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Survey Vessel

A research vessel is any type of vessel or boat that is used for underwater research, typically to collect data for mapping or planning underwater construction or mining.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Supply Vessel

In civil shipping, supply vessels are vessels that are used to support offshore structures.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
SSV - Special Service Vessel

Special Purpose Vessel (SSV) is a designation used by the Royal Navy for a diverse group of ships in service; a general term for ships that do not fit into more conventional categories.

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Research vessel

A research vessel (RV or R/V) is a ship or boat designed, modified, or equipped to conduct research at sea.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
PSV – Platform Supply/Support Vessel

Судно снабжения платформ ( PSV ) — это судно, специально спроектированное для снабжения морских нефтяных и газовых платформ и других морских установок.

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Ship Types • 14 November 2024
Jack-Up

Jack-up Rig / barge – Самоподъемная установка [платформа] / баржа - представляет собой мобильную платформу, способную устойчиво стоять на морском дне благодаря выдвижным опорам [колоннам] (их еще называют «ногами»).

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Welcome to the Ariacrew blog – your source for the latest insights, tips, and news about maritime careers! Our blog is designed specifically for seafarers and anyone interested in maritime employment, providing valuable resources and inspiration for your professional growth. Whether you are looking to advance in your current position, switch roles, or simply stay informed about the industry, the Ariacrew blog offers a wide range of articles to support your journey.

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