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