A refrigerated cargo vessel designed to transport temperature-sensitive perishable commodities such as fruit, meat, fish, and dairy products. While dedicated reefer ships still exist, much refrigerated cargo now moves in refrigerated containers on container ships.
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PanamaxThe largest vessel size that can transit the original Panama Canal locks, with maximum dimensions of approximately 294 metres length, 32.3 metres beam, and 12.04 metres tropical freshwater draft.Post-PanamaxAny vessel too large to transit the original Panama Canal locks but able to pass through the expanded Neopanamax locks opened in 2016.Product TankerA tanker designed to carry refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and naphtha.Ro-RoRoll-on/Roll-off vessel designed for cargo that is driven on and off the ship on wheels, such as cars, trucks, trailers, and heavy machinery.SuezmaxThe largest vessel size capable of transiting the Suez Canal in a laden condition, typically between 120,000 and 200,000 DWT with a maximum beam of about 50 metres and a draft limit of approximately 20.1 metres.SupramaxA dry bulk carrier with a deadweight tonnage between 50,000 and 65,000 DWT, usually fitted with cranes capable of handling 30 tonnes or more.
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