Merchant vessels come in different sizes and shapes. It can be as small as a 6 m (20
ft) long diving boat, or as big as ultra large crude carrier (ULCC).
Can be divided into different categories according to their size and purpose
Cargo ships
Passenger
ship
Passenger ships are primarily used
for carrying passengers
the category includes
Ocean liners
used as a form of
transportation across seas
or oceans.
Liners may also carry cargo or mail, and may
sometimes be used for other purposes (such
as for pleasure cruises or as hospital ships)
NOTE:: As of 2022, RMS
Queen Mary 2 is the only
ocean liner still in service
Cruise ships
are large passenger ships
offering pleasure trips.
they serve shorter
routes with more stops
along coastlines or
islands.