Download - Shipping Definitions
1. Document of Compliance (DOC) Company - the owner of the ship or any other organisation or person such as the manager or bareboat charterer who has assumed the responsibility for the technical operation of the ship from the owner of the ship and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code.
A documented company on both DOC and SMC Certificates issued by flag Administrations; but the information for which is also available from the Responsible Organisations, such as Classification Societies, who may undertake the audits.
In most cases the DOC Company will be responsible for the Technical Management of the ship
2. Registered Owner - The legal title of ownership of the vessel that appears on the ship's registration documents. It may be an Owner/Manager or a wholly-owned subsidiary in a larger shipping group; or a bank or one-ship company vehicle set up by the bank; or of course, it may be a “brass-plate” company created on paper to legally own a ship and possibly to limit liability for the "real" owners and/or benefit from off-shore tax laws. It may anyway be a legal-requirement of the flag-state with whom the ship is registered for the legal owner to be a company registered in that country.
3. Shipmanager/Commercial Manager - The company designated by the ship owner or charterer to be responsible for the day to day commercial running of the ship and the best contact for the ship regarding commercial matters. Including post fixture responsibilities, such as laytime, demurrage, insurance and charter clauses. This company may be an owner related company, or a third-party manager, whose purpose is primarily the management of ships for their ship-owning clients.
N.B. Many ships today are owned by banks or finance/leasing companies who have no operational involvement whatever. In practice the lessee companies, referred to as ‘Disponent Owners’ or one of their subsidiary companies, may appear as the Manager of the ship.
4. Technical Manager - The company designated by the ship owner or operator or ship manager to be specifically responsible for the technical operation and technical superintendancy of a ship. This company may also be responsible for purchases regarding the fleet, such as repairs, spares, re-engining, surveys, dry-docking, etc.
In the majority of cases the DOC Company will also be responsible for the Technical Management of the ship.
5. Operator - The company responsible for the commercial decisions concerning the employment of a ship and therefore who decides how and where that asset is employed. The direct beneficiary of the profits from the operations of the ship, this company may also be responsible for purchasing decisions on bunkers and port services. A medium to long-term time or
bareboat charterer is considered to be the operator of the ship. Companies heading operator pools are Operators of the ships in the pool.
N.B. In the absence of an authoritative source for the Operator of the ship, the Commercial Ship Manager will be used as a default until the identity of the Operator is substantiated.
Many ships today are owned by banks or finance/leasing companies who have no operational involvement whatever. In practice the lessee companies, referred to as ‘Disponent Owners’ may appear as the Operator of the ship.
6. Bareboat/Demise Charterer – The company identified on the charter-party who charters the ship on a bareboat or demise charter. In this the charterer assumes control over all operations, costs and responsibilities associated with the vessel for an agreed period of time. The charterer becomes or appoints the shipmanager and may also have the right to sub-charter the vessel.
It is increasingly common for ships to be in parallel registry during the period of a bareboat charter. In this case, the ship is transferred by the bareboat charterer to a new operational flag, while the ownership of the ship (Registered Owner) continues under the original Registry. None of the legal or financial responsibilities of the Registered Owner are transferred to the bareboat charterer during the period of charter.
N.B. In Demise Charter agreements, if negotiated at the beginning of charter agreement, the charterer may have the option to purchase the vessel at the end of the charter period.In Time Charter Party agreements, the charterer may only assume responsibility for operations, routing and cargo, while technical, crewing etc. remain with the owner.
7. Group Beneficial Owner – This is the parent company of the Registered Owner, or the Disponent Owner if the ship is owned by a bank. It is the controlling interest behind its fleet and the ultimate beneficiary from the ownership. A Group Beneficial Owner may or may not directly own ships itself as a Registered Owner. It may be the Manager of its fleet, which is in turn owned by subsidiary companies. Its ships may also be managed by a 3rd party under contract.
8. Group Operated Fleet – For companies identified as Group Beneficial Owners, IHS Fairplay can identify the total operational fleet. This Group Operated Fleet includes all the ships in the fleet operated by the group, including both their owned vessels and chartered in ships.
IHS Fairplay: Vessel Type Definitions
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION
LNG Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of Liquefied Natural Gas (primarily methane) in independent insulated tanks. Liquefaction is achieved at temperatures down to -163 deg C
CNG Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of Compressed Natural Gas. Cargo remains in gaseous state but is highly compressed
Ethylene Tanker A semi-pressurised LPG tanker specifically for the bulk carriage of ethylene. Cargo is refrigerated at -104 deg C
LPG Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in insulated tanks, which may be independent or integral. The cargo is pressurised (smaller vessels), refrigerated (larger vessels) or both ('semi-pressurised') to achieve liquefaction. The most common cargoes are ammonia, propane and butane
LPG/Chemical Tanker An LPG tanker additionally capable of the carriage of chemical products as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code
LPG Barge, propelled A self propelled tanker barge for the bulk carriage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
CO2 Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of liquefied carbon dioxide
Molten Sulphur Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of molten sulphur in insulated tanks at a high temperature
Chemical Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of chemical cargoes, lube oils, vegetable/animal oils and other chemicals as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code. Tanks are coated with suitable materials which are inert to the cargo
Parcels Tanker A chemical tanker with many segregated cargo tanks to carry multiple grades of chemicals as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code. Typically these can have between 10 and 60 different tanks
Chemical Tanker Barge, propelled
An self propelled tanker barge for the bulk carriage of chemical cargoes, lube oils, vegetable/animal oils and other chemicals as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code
Chemical/Products Tanker
A chemical tanker additionally capable of the carriage of clean petroleum products
Chemical/Products Tanker Barge, propelled
An self propelled chemical tanker barge additionally capable of the carriage of clean petroleum products
Wine Tanker A cargo ship designed for the bulk transport of Wine in tanks. Tanks will be stainless steel or lined. New vessels will be classified as chemical carriers
Vegetable Oil Tanker A cargo ship designed for the bulk transport of Vegetable oils in tanks. Tanks will be stainless steel or lined. New vessels will be classified as chemical carriers
Edible Oil Tanker A cargo ship designed for the bulk transport of Edible Oils in tanks. Tanks will be stainless steel or lined. New vessels will be classified as chemical carriers
Beer Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of beer
Latex Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of latex
Fruit Juice Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of fruit juice concentrate in insulated tanks
Shuttle Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of crude oil specifically for operation between offshore terminals and refineries. Is typically fitted with bow loading facilities
Crude Oil Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of crude oil
Crude/Oil Products Tanker
A tanker for the bulk carriage of crude oil but also for carriage of refined oil products
Products Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of refined petroleum products, either clean or dirty
Tanker (unspecified) A tanker whose cargo is unspecified
Products Tanker Barge, propelled
A self propelled tanker barge for the bulk carriage of refined petroleum products, either clean or dirty
Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker
A tanker for the bulk carriage of asphalt/bitumen at temperatures between 150 and 200 deg C
Coal/Oil Mixture Tanker
A tanker for the bulk carriage of a cargo of coal and oil mixed as a liquid and maintained at high temperatures
Water Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of water
Water Tanker Barge, propelled
A self propelled tanker barge for the bulk carriage of water
Molasses Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of molasses
Glue Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of glue
Alcohol Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of alcohol
Caprolactam Tanker A tanker for the bulk carriage of caprolactam, a chemical used in the plastics industry for the production of polyamides
Bulk Carrier A single deck cargo vessel with an arrangement of topside ballast tanks for the carriage of bulk dry cargo of a homogeneous nature
Bulk Carrier, Laker Only
A single deck cargo vessel with dimensions suited to the limitations of Great Lakes of North America trade, unsuitable for open sea navigation. Hatches are more numerous than standard bulk carriers, and much wider than they are long
Bulk Carrier (with A bulk carrier with movable decks for the
Vehicle Decks) additional carriage of new vehicles
Bulk Barge, propelled A self propelled barge with an arrangement of topside ballast tanks for the carriage of bulk dry cargo of a homogeneous nature
Ore Carrier A single deck cargo ship fitted with two longitudinal bulkheads. Ore is carried in the centreline holds only
Bulk/Oil Carrier (OBO) A bulk carrier arranged for the alternative (but not simultaneous) carriage of crude oil
Ore/Bulk/Products Carrier
A bulk carrier arranged for the alternative (but not simultaneous) carriage of oil products
Ore/Oil Carrier An ore carrier arranged for the alternative (but not simultaneous) carriage of crude oil
Bulk Cargo Carrier, self discharging
A bulk carrier fitted with self trimming holds, a conveyor belt (or similar system) and a boom which can discharge cargo alongside or to shore without the assistance of any external equipment
Bulk Cargo Carrier, self discharging, Laker
A Great Lakes bulk carrier fitted with a conveyor belt (or similar system) and a boom which can discharge cargo alongside or to shore without the assistance of any external equipment
Bulk Cargo Barge, self discharging, propelled
A self propelled bulk barge fitted with a conveyor belt (or similar system) and a boom which can discharge cargo alongside or to shore without the assistance of any external equipment
Cement Carrier A single deck cargo vessel fitted with pumping arrangements for the carriage of cement in bulk. There are no weather deck hatches. May be self discharging
Bulk Cement Barge, propelled
A self propelled barge fitted with pumping arrangements for the carriage of cement in bulk. There are no weather deck hatches. May
be self discharging
Wood Chips Carrier, self unloading
A single deck cargo vessel with high freeboard for the carriage of wood chips. May be self discharging
Urea Carrier A single deck cargo vessel for the carriage of urea in bulk. May be self discharging
Aggregates Carrier A single deck cargo vessel for the carriage of aggregates in bulk. Also known as a Sand Carrier. May be self discharging
Limestone Carrier A single deck cargo vessel for the carriage of limestone in bulk. There are no weather deck hatches. May be self discharging
Refined Sugar Carrier A single deck cargo vessel for the carriage of refined sugar. Sugar is loaded in bulk and bagged in transit (BIBO - Bulk In - Bag Out)
Powder Carrier A single deck cargo vessel for the carriage of fine powders such as fly ash. There are no weather deck hatches
General Cargo Ship (with Ro-Ro facility)
A general cargo ship with the additional capability to be loaded and unloaded by ro-ro access to a limited portion of the cargo space
Open Hatch Cargo Ship A large single deck cargo vessel with full width hatches and boxed holds for the carriage of unitised dry cargo such as forest products and containers. Many are fitted with a gantry crane
General Cargo/Tanker (Container/oil/bulk -
COB ship)
A general cargo ship with reversible hatch covers; one side is flush and the other is fitted with baffles for use with liquid cargoes. Containers can be carried on the hatch covers in dry cargo mode
General Cargo/Tanker A general cargo ship fitted with tanks for the additional carriage of liquid cargo
General Cargo Ship A single or multi deck cargo vessel for the
carriage of various types of dry cargo. Single deck vessels will typically have box shaped holds. Cargo is loaded and unloaded through weather deck hatches
General Cargo Barge, propelled
An self propelled barge with a single deck for the carriage of various types of dry cargo
Palletised Cargo Ship A single or multi deck cargo ship loaded and unloaded by way of pallets lift(s). There are no weather deck hatches
Deck Cargo Ship A vessel arranged for carrying unitised cargo on deck only. Access may be by use of a ro-ro ramp
General Cargo/Passenger Ship
A general cargo ship with accommodation for the carriage of more than 12 passengers
Container Ship (Fully Cellular)
A single deck cargo vessel with boxed holds fitted with fixed cellular guides for the carriage of containers
Container Ship (Fully Cellular with Ro-Ro
Facility)
A container ship with the additional capability to be loaded and unloaded by ro-ro access to a limited portion of the cargo space
Container Barge, propelled
A self propelled cargo vessel with boxed holds fitted with fixed cellular guides for the carriage of containers
Passenger/Container Ship
A container ship with accommodation for the carriage of more than 12 passengers
Refrigerated Cargo Ship A multi deck cargo ship for the carriage of refrigerated cargo at various temperatures
Ro-Ro Cargo Ship A single or multi deck cargo ship for the carriage of laden vehicles which are loaded via ramps
Rail Vehicles Carrier A single or multi deck cargo ship with rails for the carriage of rail vehicles which are loaded via ramps
Car Carrier A vehicles carrier for the carriage of new cars which are loaded via ramps
Vehicles Carrier A multi deck cargo ship for the carriage of new cars and trucks which are loaded via ramps
Container/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
A hybrid of a container ship and a ro-ro cargo ship in independent sections
Landing Craft An open deck cargo vessel onto which cargo is loaded and unloaded over a bow door/ramp
Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles)
A ro-ro cargo ship with accommodation for more than 12 passengers
Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles/Rail)
A ro-ro cargo ship for the additional carriage of rail-vehicles and with accommodation for more than 12 passengers
Passenger/Landing Craft
A landing craft certificated to carry more than 12 passengers
Passenger/Cruise A vessel certificated to carry more than 12 passengers, all of whom may be accommodated in cabins
Passenger Ship A vessel certificated to carry more than 12 passengers, some of whom may be accommodated in cabins
Livestock Carrier A cargo vessel arranged for the carriage of livestock
Barge Carrier A cargo vessel arranged for the carriage of purpose built barges (lighters) loaded with cargo. Typically loading is by way of a gantry crane. Also known as Lighter Aboard SHip vessels (LASH)
Barge Carrier, semi submersible
A barge carrier which is semi submersible for the float on loading/unloading of the barges
Heavy Load Carrier A cargo vessel able to carry heavy and/or outsized individual cargoes. Cargo may be carried on deck or in holds and may be loaded
by crane and/or ro-ro ramps
Heavy Load Carrier, semi submersible
A heavy load carrier which is semi submersible for the float on loading/unloading of the cargoes
Yacht Carrier, semi submersible
A semi submersible heavy load carrier specifically arranged for the carriage of yachts
Nuclear Fuel Carrier A cargo vessel arranged to carry nuclear fuel in flasks
Nuclear Fuel Carrier (with Ro-Ro facility)
A nuclear fuel carrier which is loaded and unloaded by way of a ro-ro ramp
Pulp Carrier A vessel designed for carrying paper pulp
Factory Stern Trawler A stern trawler fitted out with a factory for refrigerating, processing and possibly canning
Stern Trawler A vessel for catching fish by trawling with nets handled over the stern
Trawler A vessel for catching fish by trawling with nets handled over the side
Fishing Vessel A vessel for catching fish whose method is other than trawling. Includes long liners, purse seiners etc
Fish Factory Ship A vessel fitted out with a factory for refrigerating, processing and possibly canning. The catch is from other vessels
Fish Carrier A refrigerated cargo vessel for the carriage of fish at a single temperature
Live Fish Carrier (Well Boat)
A vessel for the carriage of live fish in water tanks
Fish Farm Support Vessel
A vessel for the support of fish farming activities
Fishery Patrol Vessel A vessel for the protection of fish stocks and fishing vessels
Fishery Research Vessel A vessel for research into fish stocks and conservation. The vessel may catch fish for scientific purposes
Fishery Support Vessel A vessel for supporting fishing activities
Seal Catcher A vessel equipped for catching seals
Whale Catcher A vessel equipped for catching whales
Kelp Dredger A vessel equipped for harvesting kelp seaweed
Pearl Shells Carrier A vessel equipped for the carriage of pearl shells
Crew/Supply Vessel A typically high speed vessel primarily for the transportation of crew to offshore facilities; may also have limited stores carriage capability on an open deck
Pipe Carrier A platform supply ship equipped with increased scantlings & longer deck space for the transportation of pipes
Platform Supply Ship A vessel for the transportation of stores and goods to offshore platforms on an open deck, typically at the stern. May also be fitted with specialist under deck tanks for water, cement and/or drilling mud
Anchor Handling Tug Supply
An offshore tug/supply ship equipped with a high bollard pull and a stern roller for anchor handling
Offshore Tug/Supply Ship
A vessel for the transportation of stores and goods to offshore platforms on an open stern deck and equipped with a towing facility
Offshore Support Vessel A single or multi functional offshore support vessel
Diving Support Vessel A vessel primarily equipped with decompression chambers for air dive operation. Does not include vessels which can only operate submersibles
Accommodation Ship A vessel providing accommodation for those working on other vessels and installations
Drilling Ship A vessel primarily equipped for offshore drilling operations. May also be able to obtain cores for research purposes
Pipe Layer Crane Vessel A pipe layer also equipped with a large crane or derrick
Pipe Layer A vessel primarily equipped to lay solid or flexible pipes on the sea bed
Production Testing Vessel
A vessel primarily equipped for testing the quality and amount of oil produced by a well
FPSO, Oil A vessel with the capability to control production rates from an oilfield and to store oil produced prior to its transfer to another vessel for transportation. May be self or non propelled
FPSO, Gas A vessel with the capability to control production rates from an gas field and to store gas produced prior to its transfer to another vessel for transportation. May be self or non propelled
Well Stimulation Vessel A vessel primarily equipped to maximize oil production from a well
Standby Safety Vessel A vessel primarily equipped to perform safety standby duties. Will be fitted with accommodation and facilities for the rescue, reception and initial care of survivors from offshore installations accidents
FSO, Oil A tanker purpose built or converted to store oil produced from a field prior to its transfer to another vessel for transportation. May be self or non propelled. This type does not include vessels which are temporarily being used for storage of oil
FSO, Gas A tanker purpose built or converted to store
gas produced from a field prior to its transfer to another vessel for transportation. May be self or non propelled. This type does not include vessels which are temporarily being used for storage of gas
Trenching Support Vessel
A vessel primarily equipped to operate submersibles for digging trenches on the sea bed for pipes and cables
Pipe Burying Vessel A vessel equipped to carry small stones and aggregates and to deliver them via a flexible fall pipe system to bury pipes and cables on the sea bed
Research Survey Vessel A vessel equipped for research and/or survey (e.g. geophysical, hydrographic)
Tug A vessel equipped with a towing winch to tow other vessels (either in harbour or in open sea) and with manoeuvring capabilities to assist vessels to berth/unberth in ports. May also be able to push barges and other vessels
Pusher Tug A vessel equipped to push cargo carrying barges and pontoons. May be articulated to work with specifically designed barge(s)
Bucket Dredger A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea bed by use of circulating buckets. The material may be carried on board, transferred to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Cutter Suction Dredger A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea bed by use of a cutter wheel, which loosens the material, and a suction pipe. The material may be carried on board, transferred to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Grab Dredger A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea bed by use of a grab or backhoe. The material may be carried on board, transferred to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited
elsewhere using a spray
Suction Dredger A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea bed by use of a suction pipe. The material may be carried on board, transferred to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Dredger (unspecified) A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea bed by an unspecified means. The material may be carried on board, transferred to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Water Jet Dredger A vessel equipped to inject water into settled sediment which then moves under the influence of gravity and/or density gradients
Hopper/Bucket Dredger A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea-bed by use of circulating buckets. The material may be carried on board and discharged elsewhere through the bottom of the vessel, either by bottom-doors or a split-hull, or delivered to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Hopper/Grab Dredger A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea-bed by use of a grab or backhoe. The material may be carried on board and discharged elsewhere through the bottom of the vessel, either by bottom-doors or a split-hull, or delivered to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Hopper/Suction Dredger A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea-bed by use of a suction pipe. The material may be carried on board and discharged elsewhere through the bottom of the vessel, either by bottom-doors or a split-hull, or delivered to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Hopper/Dredger (unspecified)
A vessel equipped to obtain material from the sea-bed by an unspecified means. The material may be carried on board and discharged
elsewhere through the bottom of the vessel, either by bottom-doors or a split-hull, or delivered to other vessels, pumped ashore or deposited elsewhere using a spray
Hopper, Motor A self propelled vessel equipped to carry material and discharge it at sea through the bottom of the vessel, either by bottom doors or a split hull
Stone Carrier A vessel for the carriage of large stones for the construction of breakwaters and the like; stones are discharged sideways from a flat deck
Crane Ship A vessel equipped with a large crane for lifting operations
Pile Driving Vessel A vessel equipped for pile driving operations
Icebreaker A vessel specifically constructed to clear a passage through ice for other vessels. Typically has a high power rating, strengthening and a specially designed bow
Icebreaker/Research An icebreaker additionally fitted with laboratories for research
Cable Repair Ship A vessel equipped for the retrieval and repair of underwater cables
Cable Layer A vessel equipped to lay and repair underwater cables
Incinerator A vessel equipped for the (now illegal) incineration of waste material at sea
Waste Disposal Vessel A vessel equipped for the transportation, treatment and/or (now illegal) discharge at sea of waste material
Effluent carrier A vessel equipped for the transportation of effluents. Discharge at sea is now illegal
Fire Fighting Vessel A vessel equipped for the primary function of
fighting fires
Pollution Control Vessel A vessel equipped for the primary function of pollution control. Typical types include oil spill recovery vessel and a pollution and debris collector
Patrol Vessel A non military vessel used for patrol duties
Crew Boat A vessel equipped for the transportation of crew to ships and/or installations
Training Ship A vessel equipped for training seafarers
Utility Vessel A small multi functional response vessel not dedicated to a particular function
Search & Rescue Vessel A vessel equipped for rapid response search & rescue operations
Pilot Vessel A vessel from which pilots operate
Salvage Ship A vessel equipped for salvage operations
Buoy Tender A vessel equipped for buoy laying and/or maintenance
Buoy & Lighthouse Tender
A vessel equipped for buoy laying and/or maintenance and for supply of stores and personnel to lighthouses
Lighthouse Tender A vessel equipped for supply of stores and personnel to lighthouses
Supply Tender A vessel equipped as a general purpose supply vessel to remote communities (e.g. on islands, in the Arctic)
Mooring Vessel A vessel equipped to assist with the mooring and/or anchoring of larger vessels. Typically it will have a frame to prevent the ropes and chains fouling on the superstructure
Work/Repair Vessel A multi functional vessel for general work and repair operations
Hospital Vessel A vessel equipped to serve as a hospital
Tank Cleaning Vessel A vessel equipped to clean the tanks of other vessels and remove and transport slops
Trans Shipment Vessel A vessel equipped for the trans shipment of dry cargo to other vessels alongside. May also be able to store cargo until trans shipment.
Anchor handling Vessel A vessel equipped to assist with the handling of anchors in coastal waters
Rocket Launch Support Ship
A vessel equipped to transport rocket sections to isolated launch sites
Log Tipping Ship A vessel equipped to transport logs discharge them into the water by tipping itself
Exhibition Vessel A mobile vessel used for exhibitions and trade fairs
Theatre Vessel A mobile vessel used as a theatre
Mission Ship A mobile vessel used for missionary work
Bulk Dry Storage Ship A stationary storage vessel for bulk dry cargo
Bulk Cement Storage Ship
A stationary storage vessel for bulk cement cargo
Mining Vessel A vessel equipped for offshore mining operations, most commonly diamonds
Wind Turbine Vessel A vessel fitted with wind turbines to generate electricity
Wind Turbine Installation Vessel
A vessel equipped for the installation of wind turbines in shallow waters
Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (semi
sub)
A semi submersible vessel equipped for the installation of wind turbines in shallow waters
Bunkering Tanker A tanker equipped to supply other vessels with bunker fuels
Vessel (function unknown)
Any vessel of unspecified function
Sailing Vessel A sailing vessel of unspecified function
Chemical Tanker, Inland Waterways
A tanker for the bulk carriage of chemical cargoes, lube oils, vegetable/animal oils and other chemicals as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code which is not suitable for trading in open waters. Tanks are coated with suitable materials which are inert to the cargo.
Chemical/Products Tanker, Inland
Waterways
A tanker for the bulk carriage of chemical cargoes, lube oils, vegetable/animal oils and other chemicals as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code or Petroleum Products which is not suitable for trading in open waters.
Oil Tanker, Inland Waterways
A tanker for the bulk carriage of refined petroleum products, either clean or dirty, which is not suitable for trading in open waters
Edible Oil Tanker, Inland Waterways
A tanker for the bulk carriage of edible oils which is not suitable for trading in open waters. New vessels will be classified as chemical tankers as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code
Water Tanker, Inland Waterways
A tanker for the bulk carriage of water which is not suitable for trading in open waters
Vegetable Oil Tanker, Inland Waterways
A tanker for the bulk carriage of vegetable oils which is not suitable for trading in open waters. New vessels will be classified as chemical tankers as defined in the International Bulk Chemical Code
Bulk Cement Carrier, Inland Waterways
A vessel designed for the bulk transport of cement cargoes. Not designed for operation in open sea
Container Ship (Fully Cellular), Inland
Waterways
A vessel designed for the transportation of fully cellular Containers. Not designed for operation in open sea
General Cargo, Inland Waterways
A vessel designed for the transportation of Break Bulk Cargoes, May Be Single Or Multi Decked. Not designed for operation in open sea.
General Cargo/Passenger Ship,
Inland Waterways
A vessel designed for the transportation of dry cargo and with capacity for carriage of passengers. Not designed for operation in open sea
Ro-Ro Cargo Ship, Inland Waterways
A vessel designed for the transportation of Ro-Ro Cargo. Not designed for operation in open sea
Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles), Inland
Waterways
A vessel designed for the transportation of Vehicles. Not designed for operation in open sea
Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (Vehicles/Train), Inland
Waterways
A vessel designed for the transportation of Vehicles or Rail vehicles. Not designed for operation in open sea
Cruise Ship, Inland Waterways
A vessel used for leisure cruising on rivers/lakes/canals, not suitable for open sea voyages.
Passenger Ship, Inland Waterways
A vessel used for carriage of passengers with purpose of a to b transport on rivers/lakes/canals, not suitable for open sea voyages.
Fishing, Inland Waterways
A vessel used for fishing. Not designed for operation in open sea
Research, Inland Waterways
A vessel designed for research. Not designed for operation in open sea
Towing/Pushing, Inland Waterways
A vessel designed for tug, towing or pushing operations. Not designed for operation in open sea
Dredging, Inland Waterways
A vessel designed for dredging operations. Not designed for operation in open sea
Other Activities, Inland A vessel used for an undefined activity. Not
Waterways designed for operation in open sea
Houseboat A barge or converted vessel that is stationary and used as a dwelling
Yacht A non cargo carrying vessel normally used for Leisure
Yacht (Sailing) A non cargo carrying sailing vessel normally used for leisure
Sail Training Ship A sailing vessel used to train merchant/naval seamen or youth training.
Crane Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel constructed or adapted for crane operations, with limited cargo capability
Crew Boat, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel for transporting crew
Replenishment Dry Cargo Vessel
A naval auxiliary vessel for homogenous dry cargo
Hospital Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel adapted as a hospital ship
Mooring Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel designed to assist with the mooring and or anchoring of larger vessels
Repair Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel for general work and repair operations
Training Ship, Naval Auxiliary
A vessel used for training merchant or naval seamen.
Research Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A research vessel for Naval support
Replenishment Tanker A naval auxiliary vessel. Designed for fuel, lubricants & general stores for transfer to warships at sea.
Unknown Function, Naval/Naval Auxiliary
A large naval vessel with an unknown function
Diving Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel designed and fitted with equipment to support diver operations. May have cranes for construction/maintenance work.
Tug, Naval Auxiliary A tug for naval support
Salvage Vessel, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel fitted with salvage equipment.
Naval Small Craft Any small undefined naval vessels
Boom defence Vessel A naval vessel for laying harbour defence booms
Degaussing Vessel A naval vessel that can neutralise the magnetic field of a vessel. Used in magnetic mine detection
Minehunter A naval vessel equipped for detecting explosive marine mines
Minelayer A naval vessel designed for laying marine mines
Minesweeper A naval vessel equipped for detecting, destroying, removing, or neutralizing explosive marine mines
Netlayer A naval vessel for laying submarine nets from boom defences
Torpedo Recovery Vessel
A naval auxiliary vessel designed for recovering unexploded or training torpedoes
Troopship A naval auxiliary vessel. Designed for carrying troops
Munitions Carrier A naval auxiliary Vessel for the carriage of munitions
Submarine Salvage Vessel
A naval auxiliary vessel specifically adapted for the recovery of stranded submarines
Aircraft Carrier A combat vessel designed to enable the
carriage, take off and landing of aircraft
Command Vessel A naval vessel used as a command centre for military operations
Corvette A combat vessel smaller than a destroyer, often armed for antisubmarine operations
Destroyer A combat vessel, which is small, fast, highly manoeuverable. Armed with guns, torpedoes, depth charges, and guided missiles
Escort A combat vessel used to escort other vessels and protect them from attack
Frigate A combat vessel, usually of 4,000 to 9,000 displacement tons, that is larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser, used primarily for escort duty
Cruiser A combat vessel of medium tonnage with a long cruising radius and less armor and firepower than a battleship
Helicopter Carrier A combat vessel designed to enable the carriage, take off and landing of helicopters
Attack Vessel, Naval A combat vessel which is designed for high speed with a limited weaponry for rapid attack manoeuvres
Patrol Vessel, Naval A naval vessel for patrolling duties
Torpedo Trials Vessel A naval auxiliary vessel for testing and conducting trails on torpedoes
Weapons Trials Vessel A naval auxiliary vessel for testing and conducting trails on any weapon systems
Submarine Chaser A combat vessel specifically designed for the pursuit and attack of submarines
Torpedo Boat A combat vessel designed for launching torpedoes, usually small and fast
Water Tanker, Naval Auxiliary
A naval auxiliary vessel. Designed for the carriage of bulk water in tanks expressly for naval support
Logistics Vessel (Naval Ro-Ro Cargo)
A naval auxiliary vessel. With ro-ro capability
Infantry Landing Craft A combat vessel with a bow ramp for landing or loading infantry
Landing Ship (Dock Type)
A combat vessel designed for the transport of troops, using a semi submersible dock to launch landing craft or helicopters, and with ro-ro ramp facilities
Tank Landing Craft A combat vessel with strengthened bow ro-ro ramp for loading and discharge of tanks and other military vehicles
Submarine A combat vessel designed to operate underwater
Training Ship A vessel used for the purpose of training
Accommodation Vessel, Stationary
A stationary accommodation vessel
Casino, Stationary A stationary vessel fitted out as a floating casino.
Lightship A vessel specifically designed for use as a lightship for use as a navigational mark
Museum, Stationary A stationary vessel of interest preserved as a museum exhibit.
Oxygenation Vessel A vessel designed for re-oxygenating waterways where waters have low levels of oxygen through pollution
Restaurant Vessel, Stationary
A stationary vessel used as a floating restaurant.
Radio Station Vessel A vessel specifically adapted for used as a radio broadcasting station
Unknown A naval vessel with an unknown function
Bulk Aggregates Barge, non propelled
A non propelled barge for the carriage of bulk aggregates
Covered Bulk Cargo Barge, non propelled
A non propelled covered barge for the carriage of bulk cargoes
Open Bulk Cargo Barge, non propelled
A non propelled open barge for the carriage of bulk cargoes
Bulk Cement Barge, non propelled
A non propelled barge for the carriage of bulk cement
Fish Storage Barge, non propelled
A non propelled barge for the storage of live fish
General Cargo Barge, non propelled
A barge without means of independent propulsion which carries break bulk cargoes, may be single or multi decked
Bitumen Tank Barge, non propelled
A non propelled tank barge for the carriage of bitumen/asphalt
Trans Shipment Barge, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon used for the storage and or trans shipment of cargoes
Water Tank Barge, non propelled
A non propelled tank barge for the carriage of water
Oil Storage Barge, non propelled
A non propelled storage barge for dry cargoes
Hopper Barge, non propelled
A bottom discharging or split hull barge.
Bulk Dry Storage Barge, non propelled
A non propelled storage barge for dry cargoes
Cement Storage Barge, non propelled
A barge with pumping facilities for loading & discharging cement.
Chemical Tank Barge, non propelled
A non propelled tank barge for the carriage of chemicals
LPG Tank Barge, non propelled
A non propelled tank barge for the carriage of LPG
Products Tank Barge, non propelled
A non propelled tank barge for the carriage of oil products
Chemical/Products Tank Barge, non
propelled
A non propelled tank barge for the carriage of chemicals or oil products
Crude Oil Tank Barge, non propelled
A non propelled tank barge for the carriage of crude oil
Deck Cargo Pontoon, semi submersible
A non propelled semi submersible pontoon for the carriage of general deck cargoes
Jacket Launching Pontoon, semi
submersible
A semi submersible pontoon designed for positioning and launching jackets for offshore use
Bucket Dredger Pontoon A non propelled dredger pontoon fitted with an endless chain of buckets lowered to the sea bed
Deck Cargo Pontoon, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon for the carriage of general deck cargoes
Grab Dredger Pontoon A non propelled dredger pontoon fitted with a system of grabs
Suction Dredger Pontoon
A non propelled dredger pontoon fitted with suction equipment
Dredging Pontoon, unknown dredging type
A non propelled pontoon with an unknown dredging mechanism
Water Jet Dredging Pontoon
A non propelled dredger pontoon equipped to inject water into settled sediment which then moves under the influence of gravity and/or density gradients
Crane Pontoon A pontoon with a jib crane
Electricity Generating Pontoon, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon used for the purpose of electricity generation
Grain Elevating Pontoon, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon used for the purpose of operating a grain elevator
Inert Gas Processing Pontoon, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon used for the purpose of generating Inert Gas
Jacket Launching Pontoon
A pontoon designed for positioning and launching jackets for offshore use
Sheerlegs Pontoon A pontoon with sheerlegs for lifting
Desalination Pontoon, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon for the provision of desalination facilities
Permanent Shore Facility
Any vessel which has been decommissioned as a non floating permanent facility
Shopping Complex A vessel adapted for uses as a shopping complex
Steam Supply Pontoon, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon used for the purpose of generating a steam supply
Car Park A vessel used as a floating car park.
Work/Maintenance Pontoon, non propelled
A non propelled pontoon used for working or maintenance functions
Pontoon (Function Unknown)
A non propelled pontoon whose function is unknown
Air Cushion Vehicle Crew Boat
An air cushioned vehicle or hovercraft specifically designed as a crew boat
Air Cushion Vehicle Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship
(Vehicles)
An air cushion vehicle or hovercraft used for the purpose of transporting passengers and ro-ro vehicles
Air Cushion Vehicle Passenger
An air cushion vehicle or hovercraft used for the purpose of transporting passengers
Air Cushion Vehicle, work vessel
An air cushioned vehicle or hovercraft specifically designed as a work vessel
Wing In Ground Effect A vessel designed to run at high speed using
Vessel foils to create an air cushion raising the vessel just off the waters surface
Air Cushion Vehicle Patrol Vessel
An air cushion vehicle or hovercraft used as a patrol vessel (perhaps change to work vessel)
Air Cushion Vehicle Research
An air cushioned vehicle or hovercraft specifically designed as a research vessel
Dock Gate A dock gate
Floating Dock A submersible unit constructed and fitted out to dry dock ships whilst afloat.
Mechanical Lift Dock A lifting dock facility using winches to lower and raise platform
Drilling Rig, semi submersible
A semi submersible offshore drilling rig.
Accommodation Platform, semi
submersible
A semi submersible offshore accommodation platform
Crane Platform, semi submersible
A semi submersible offshore crane platform
Drilling Rig, semi Submersible
A semi submersible offshore drilling rig
Diving Support Platform, semi
submersibleA semi submersible diving support platform
Pipe layer Platform, semi submersible
A semi submersible offshore pipe layer platform
Maintenance Platform, semi Submersible
A semi submersible offshore maintenance platform
Production Platform, semi submersible
A semi submersible offshore production Platform
Supply Platform, semi submersible
A semi submersible offshore supply platform
Accommodation Platform, jack up
A jack up offshore accommodation platform
Crane Platform, jack up A jack up offshore crane platform
Drilling Rig, jack up A jack up offshore drilling rig
Pipe layer Platform, jack up
A jack up offshore pipe layer platform
Maintenance Platform, jack up
A jack up offshore maintenance platform
Production Platform, jack up
A jack up offshore production platform
Radar Platform A platform for operating radar equipment from
Supply Platform, jack up (Lift Boat)
A supply platform, jack up (Lift Boat)
Pumping Platform A platform dedicated to pumping operations
Mooring Buoy A mooring buoy
Terminal Buoy A terminal buoy
Linkspan/Jetty Any classified linkspan, jetty or floating access pontoon
Submersible A non naval submersible craft
Underwater System An underwater system