roll-on, roll-off ship
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A roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ship is a type of vessel designed specifically to carry wheeled cargo, such as automobiles and tanks. These ships are characterized by large doors in their hulls and external ramps that allow vehicles to be driven directly on and off the ship between the pier and the vessel.12
Because vehicles take up a significant amount of space and require clearance, Ro-Ro ships carry low-density cargo, necessitating large hull volumes. They often have a "boxy" shape with high freeboard and multiple decks to accommodate parking. To maintain stability, these ships typically include fixed ballast and adjustable water ballast. Their propulsion systems are often compact twin engines, positioned on either side of the ship to allow for clear vehicle passageways.2
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Roll-on/roll-off ships, designed for the carriage of wheeled cargo, are always distinguished by large doors in the hull and often by external ramps that fold down to allow rolling between pier and ship. Because vehicles of all kinds have some empty spaceāand inā¦
Read MoreRoll-on/roll-off ships, designed for the carriage of wheeled cargo, are always distinguished by large doors in the hull and often by external ramps that fold down to allow rolling between pier and ship. Because vehicles of all kinds have some empty spaceāand inā¦
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