Maritime Glossary

Source-cited definitions for shipping, engineering, navigation, and regulatory terminology. Confidence-scored and verified against primary IMO, IHO, and industry sources.

Reeferrefrigerated container · reefer container · refrigerated cargo
A temperature-controlled cargo container or ship used for perishable goods requiring refrigeration.
cargovessel-typeshigh confidence
Ro-RoRoll-on/Roll-off · RORO
A vessel designed for wheeled cargo driven on and off via bow, stern, or side ramps.
vessel-typescargohigh confidence