Ship Role And Function

Question 1

What is the purpose of a general cargo vessel?

Answer 1

-To transport generalised cargo such as, food, grain machinery e.c.t from port A to port B

Question 2

What is the role and function of a tugboat?

Answer 2

• A small high powered vessel which assists large vessels manouvering when undergoing docking and undocking procedures.

Question 3

What is the role and function of an offshore supply vessel?

Answer 3

-The role of a supply vessel is to transport supplies from port A to the oil platform and return other cargos to shore.

Question 4

What is the role and function of a oil tanker?

Answer 4

• The role of an oil tanker is to transport crude oil from an oil platform A to Port B.
• Cargo exceptions in the past have been orange juice.

Question 5

What is the role and function of a chemical tanker?

Answer 5

The role of a chemical tanker is to transport chemicals between Ports with the necessary chemical containment requirements or disposal site.

Question 6

What is the role and function of a roll on roll of vessel?

Answer 6

• The role of a RORO vessel is to transport wheeled cargo from port A to port B.