Complete Definition of "car carrier"

English
Noun
car carrier

  1. Car carriers are special built vessels that are able to transport cars in a manner where they are stored in a garage with ambient control and ventilation. The largest car carriers can transport up to 7,000 units. Such vessels have a construction as a very efficient parking house that are able to propel itself on water. There are several level of internal decks with ramps system to elevate cars up and down to a berth. A large car carrier would typically have a ship crew of 23 people on board, and has a service speed of 16-18 knots.

Category:Ships

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