Boats Ship Type vessels in ocean

A boat is a small vessel which has been specifically designed for navigating in near-shore areas or inland waterways. Though there is a thin line between a ship and a boat.

Apart from recreational purpose, boats have also served an integral purpose in the commercial world by allowing active transportation of both passengers and cargo, wherever short distances are concerned. In this article, we will take a look at the main types of boats that are used around the world.

The great majority of ships that are neither military vessels nor yachts can be divided into several broad categories: cargo carriers, passenger carriers, industrial ships, service vessels, and noncommercial miscellaneous. Each category can be subdivided, with the first category containing by far the greatest number of subdivisions.