10 AIS vessel categories
Vessel types in the PortWatch fleet
Browse cargo and freight vessels by AIS-reported type — container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, ro-ro carriers, LNG carriers, general cargo, and more.
Bulk Carrier
Operates as a dry bulk facility; cargo measured in tonnes of dry bulk cargo handled.
Chemical Tanker
Operates as a liquid bulk terminal; cargo measured in cubic metres of liquid throughput.
Container Ship
Operates as a container terminal; cargo measured in TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) throughput.
General Cargo
Operates as a roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) facility; cargo measured in units (cars, trucks, trailers) handled.
Heavy Lift
Operates as a commercial port; cargo measured in tonnes of cargo handled.
LNG Carrier
Operates as a liquid bulk terminal; cargo measured in cubic metres of liquid throughput.
Multi-Purpose
Operates as a multi-purpose terminal; cargo measured in tonnes of break-bulk cargo handled.
Oil Tanker
Operates as a liquid bulk terminal; cargo measured in cubic metres of liquid throughput.
Refrigerated Cargo
Operates as a roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) facility; cargo measured in units (cars, trucks, trailers) handled.
Roll-on/Roll-off
Operates as a roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) facility; cargo measured in units (cars, trucks, trailers) handled.