{"product_id":"merchant-ship-types","title":"Merchant Ship Types","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMerchant Ship Types\u003c\/em\u003e provides a broad and detailed introduction to the classifications and main categories of merchant vessels for students and cadets. It introduces the concept of ship classification by usage, cargo type, and size, and shows how the various size categories affect which ports and channels the types of vessels are permitted to enter. Detailed outlines of each major vessel category are provided, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeder ship;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral cargo vessels;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer ships;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTankers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry bulk carriers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose vessels;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReefer ships;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll-on\/roll-off vessels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also explains where these are permitted to operate, the type of cargoes carried, and specific safety or risk factors associated with the vessel class, as well as their main characteristics. Relevant case studies are presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textbook is ideal for merchant navy cadets at HNC, HND, and foundation degree level in both the deck and engineering branches, and serves as a general reference for insurance, law, logistics, offshore, and fisheries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander Olsen is a Senior Consultant at RINA Consulting Defence UK. He is STCW II 1995 qualified and has also worked as a marine training designer, marine auditor, and fisheries observer. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Ship Operations and Onboard Safety\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCore Concepts of Maritime Navigation\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Ship Engine Room Systems\u003c\/em\u003e (with Routledge).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I. Dry Cargo Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Bulk Carriers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Container Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Feeder Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. General Cargo Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Reefer Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Roll On Roll Off Vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Fishing Vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Research and Scientific Vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II. Wet Cargo Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Chemical Tankers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. FPSO and FLNG Units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11. Gas Carriers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12. LNG Carriers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13. Oil Tankers and Product Carriers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III. Passenger Vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14. Cargo Liners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15. Cruise Ships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16. Cruise Ferry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17. Ferries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18. Ocean Liners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV. Construction and Support Vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19. Cable Layers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20. Construction Support Vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21. Icebreakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22. Offshore Support Vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23. Tugboats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart V. Royal Fleet Auxiliary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24. 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