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'''Roll On Roll Off''' (often called '''Ro-Ro''' or '''Ro/Ro''') refers to a method of ocean [[cargo]] service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes.<ref>U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [http://www.marad.dot.gov/publications/glossary/glossary.html]</ref>
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'''Roll On Roll Off''' (often called '''Ro-Ro''', '''RoRo''' or '''Ro/Ro''') refers to a method of ocean [[cargo]] service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes.<ref>U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [http://www.marad.dot.gov/publications/glossary/glossary.html]</ref>
  
 
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Revision as of 00:20, January 27, 2008

A Ro/Ro vessel

Roll On Roll Off (often called Ro-Ro, RoRo or Ro/Ro) refers to a method of ocean cargo service using a vessel with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes.[1]

References

  1. U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [1]