How are ships classified?

Many students who have worked in the shipbuilding industry for more than ten years may only have access to one type of ship. In fact, there are many types of ships. There are various types of ships driving in the rivers, lakes and seas. Today we will talk about the classification of ships.

According to the purpose, it can be divided into military ships and civilian ships. Military ships can be divided into combat ships and auxiliary ships; civilian ships can be divided into transport ships, fishing ships, engineering ships, marine development ships, towing ships, port ships, agricultural ships, and pleasure ships.

According to the navigation area, it is divided into polar ships, ocean-going ships, offshore ships, river-sea direct ships, inland ships and harbor ships.

According to the navigation status, it is divided into displacement boat, planing boat, hydrofoil boat, hovercraft, small waterplane surface boat, and wing boat.

According to the power device, it is divided into steam-powered ships, internal-combustion-powered ships, nuclear-powered ships, and electric-propulsion ships.

According to the hull material, it is divided into steel ship, iron ship, wooden ship, glass fiber reinforced plastic ship, aluminum ship, steel mesh cement ship, mixed structure ship, etc.

In addition, it can also be classified by superstructure, hull structure type, hull line type, etc.

      Among many ships, the most common ones are steel ships, internal combustion engine powered ships, propeller propelled ships, etc.

Suzhou Bonwell produces and sells various small and medium-sized ships such as "official work boats, special purpose boats, recreational boats, unmanned boats, and electric boats". The company has formed a one-stop industrial chain including mold production, design and development, boat production, after-sales service and other links.