The most common types of marine vessels used in the shipping industry include:
1. Cargo ships: These are large vessels designed to transport goods, such as containers of cargo, bulk materials like coal or grain, and oil tankers.
2. Container ships: These are cargo ships specifically designed to carry shipping containers.
3. Tankers: These vessels are designed to transport liquids, such as oil, gas, or chemicals.
4. Cruise ships: These are large passenger vessels used for leisure travel and often have a variety of amenities, including restaurants, pools, and entertainment venues.
5. Ferries: These are vessels used for transporting passengers and vehicles across a waterway, typically between two points along a short distance.
6. Tugboats: These are small, powerful vessels used for towing larger vessels in and out of ports.
7. Fishing vessels: Fishing vessels can range from small fishing boats to large fishing trawlers, designed for catching fish and other marine life.
8. Research vessels: Vessels designed for scientific research on the ocean, marine life, and oceanography.
9. Offshore supply vessels: These vessels are used to transport supplies and equipment to offshore oil drilling rigs and platforms.
10. Barges: These flat-bottomed vessels are used for transporting bulk materials, such as coal or grain, along inland waterways.
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