CARGO
SHIP TYPES
SHIP FEATURES
PORT 1
PORT 2
100

a metal box of standard size (20TEU or 40TEU) for cargo transport

container

100

a ship designed to carry cargo in standard-size boxes

container ship

100

a tube for conveying water, gas, oil, etc.

pipeline

100

a place where goods, passengers and mail are transferred to, from, or between carriers of the same or different modes

port

100

a boat with used to pull large ships into and out of port

tug

200

a machine for lifting heavy cargo

crane

200

a ship designed for the carriage of wheeled cargo

Roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro)

200

a lifting device with a part like an arm, used for moving things on and off ships

derrick

200

A place where ships load and unload

wharf

quay

dock

200

a natural or man-made area next to the shore, where boats and ships are anchored to take shelter from bad weather

harbour

300

a large building for storing cargo

warehouse

300

a type of ship that is identifiable by the flush deck, covered by pipelines and vents

liquid bulk

oil tanker

300

a deck opening leading to the cargo holds

hatch

300

the buildings, equipment, and services provided by a port

port facilities

300

an agency responsible for controlling the flow of goods into and out of port

customs

400

a platform with or without sides, on which you can load

pallet

400

the most important cargo ship until the 20th century

general cargo ship (break-bulk or freighter)

400

something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people

amenity

400

connected with another country or countries, especially across the sea

overseas

forelands

400

a place where ships are built and repaired

shipyard

500

the equipment used for handling cargo

cargo gear

500

a ship designed to perform short journeys on fixed routes over short cross-water passages (carries both passengers and their vehicles)

ferry (boat)

500

the ability of a vessel to navigate safely

seaworthiness

500

a region in the middle part of a country, that is far from the coast

hinterland

500

an elevated structure designed for the building, repair and maintenance of ship hulls

scaffolding