Modern Vessel Types

The authoritative manual of the modern maritime fleet The global maritime industry is not a monolith; it is a highly specialized, diverse ecosystem composed of thousands of uniquely designed ships. Each vessel type is an engineering marvel, purpose-built to solve specific logistical, physical, and thermodynamic challenges on the high seas. >Inside, you will discover: ***Tanker Operations: ** Oil Tankers, VLCCs, Chemical and Product Tankers, including Inert Gas and complex pumping systems. ***Gas Carriers: ** The cryogenic challenges of LNG and LPG Gas Carriers, reliquefaction plants, and membrane vs. moss tanks. ***Dry Cargo: ** Bulk Carriers, Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro), and Car Carriers. ***Offshore & Specialized: ** Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs & AHTS), Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems, Dredgers, and Heavy Lift Vessels. >About the Author Lalith Prasanna Madanayake is an Experienced Marine Engineering Consultant with a 35-year distinguished career as a Marine Engineer. He offers comprehensive, hands-on expertise in the maintenance, overhauling, and repair of both commercial and recreational marine machinery. His deep knowledge spans across every major vessel type, from ultra-large crude carriers (ULCCs) to advanced offshore support vessels.