The maritime industry uses a wide range of ships, vessels, tankers, and boats , each designed for specific purposes such as cargo transportation, offshore support, towing, fishing, and defense . Below is a detailed classification of ships and vessels , along with their uses and features. 1. Commercial Cargo Ships 🚢 These ships transport goods across the world’s oceans and seas. A. Container Ships 📌 Function: Transport standardized containerized cargo . 📌 Size: Ranges from Feeder Ships (1,000 TEUs) to Ultra Large Container Vessels (20,000+ TEUs) . 📌 Example: Maersk Triple E-Class (One of the largest container ships). B. Bulk Carriers 📌 Function: Transport loose cargo in bulk like coal, grain, cement, and ore. 📌 Example: Capesize, Panamax, Handymax bulkers . C. General Cargo Ships 📌 Function: Carry non-containerized and break-bulk cargo (bags, pallets, drums). 📌 Example: Multipurpose Vessels (MPVs) used for varied cargo. 2. Tanker Ships 🛢 Tanker ships transport li...