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Types of Merchant Ships – How Many Do You Know?

Types of Merchant Ships – How Many Do You Know?

Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Ship Types, Vessel Information

Merchant ships are the lifeblood of the global economy. They move an immense number of goods that feed billions of people around the world. There are an estimated 74,000 vessels floating in many parts of the seas right now. We categorize them into different types of...

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