Difference between revisions of "Roll On Roll Off"

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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: Glossary (pdf) [http://marad.dot.gov/documents/Glossary_final.pdf] </ref>
 
'''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: Glossary (pdf) [http://marad.dot.gov/documents/Glossary_final.pdf] </ref>
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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: Glossary (pdf) [1]