Sep 8, 2025 · Discover the classification of ships by size, from Handysize to ULCC. A complete guide to vessel types, DWT ranges and global trade use.

Aug 31, 2024 · Explore the various vessel classes and ship sizes. Learn about different types of ships and their unique dimensions in global shipping.

Feb 1, 2026 · Explore merchant ship classifications and learn how vessel sizes like Panamax, Suezmax, VLCC, and Capesize are defined by global trade routes and canals.

Here you are able to compare and sort vessels based on the gross tonnage (GT), length, beam, maximum capacity, number of crew and top speed in knots.

There are two types: Beam, Overall (BOA), commonly referred to simply as Beam – The overall width of the ship measured at the widest point of the nominal waterline. Beam on Centerline (BOC) – Used …

Learn about the history, types and sizes of the vessels shipping freight across our planet’s oceans.

Nov 17, 2025 · As vessels grew over the decades, the shipping industry adopted size categories (measured in TEU and physical dimensions) to classify container ships. Understanding categories …