Glossary

Heavy lift ship

Heavy lift ship refers to a vessel that is designed to transport unusually heavy or bulky cargoes, including other ships. It is equipped with jumbo derricks capable of lifting over 200 tons. It is also also known as a belship.
Ref: 124180/2006-09-22

Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Lifte, Lifter, lifters, Lifts, ships

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