Ro-Ro vessels
Roll-on / roll-off cargo vessels — trailers, project cargo, sometimes paired with passenger accommodation (ro-pax).
From Wikipedia
Vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo
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Work environment
Fast turn-arounds, vehicle deck operations, lashing crews, deck/space pressure during port stays. Higher exposure to fire risk than container ships.
Common ranks onboard
- master
- chief officer
- second officer
- third officer
- chief engineer
- second engineer
- third engineer
- able seafarer deck
- motorman
Typical certificates
- BST
- PSCRB
- AFF
- MFA
- Cargo securing per CSS Code
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Safety risks
- Vehicle deck fire
- Lashing failure
- Ramp/stern door integrity
Salary reference
/salaries/vessel/container
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Primary sources
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