Differences between RO/RO ships and ferries
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Since the classification of RO/RO ships,especially ships that carry a mixture of freight, cars and containers, can be a problem, this FAQ has been established.These general differences have been established merely for use on this website and to make it easier for members to put their pictures in the correct category.Should you have any problems with these criteria, please feel free to contact the admin team via personal message or email.
General Remark: if you have any doubt about the category in which to upload your picture, please look for previous pictures of the ship on the website.As admins we often do the same.
1.1 Difference between RO/RO ship and Ferries
The main difference between a RO/RO ship and a ferry is the number of passengers carried.If a ship carries more than 12 passengers, please submit the image to the Ferries category.Please see "3 .Research Sources" below for more information about looking up ships details.
1.2 Difference between RO/RO ships and Vehicle Carriers
The main difference between a RO/RO ship and a Vehicle Carrier is that a Vehicle Carrier is designed to carry cars,vans and lorries etc. RO/RO ships are designed to carry a mixture of both cars and freight.
Some vehicle Carriers like Grimaldi Lines vessel also carry containers. These ships are classified as Vehicle Carriers by most other sources and are therefore put in the Vehicle Carrier category.
1.3 Difference between RO/RO ships and General Cargo Ships
Some ships carry general cargo but also have a small car deck to carry cars or trucks. These ships generally have smaller vehicle capacity in relation to their cargo capacity and are therefor to be uploaded to the General Cargo Ship category.
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Enter the vessel name in sites shown in the Research Sources links below. Note the description given.
Use the following criteria to determine the correct Shipspotting category to be used during uploading.
- If the description is RO/RO ships carrying up to 12 passengers (or if there is no mention of the ship’s passenger capacity) - upload to the RO/RO category.
- If the description is only RO/RO Cargo Ship this means the ship has only RO/RO facilities and the passenger capacity is max 12 – upload to the RO/RO category
- If the description indicates a freight carrying ship with only RO/RO facilities - upload to the RO/RO category.
- If the description is Passenger/RO/RO Cargo Ship, the ship is a passenger ferry or a Ro-Pax ship which has space for cargo (lanemetres) and also a larger capacity for passengers. Some ships with this description may have ramps. Upload to the Ferry subcategory in the Passenger Vessels category.
- If the description is RO/Pax, or other information that describes a vessel with both RO/RO and passenger facilities for more than 12 passengers - upload to the Ferries subcategory in the Passenger Vessels category.
- If the description is Ferry - upload to the Ferries subcategory in the Passenger Vessels category.
- If the description is Vehicle or Car Carrier - upload to the Vehicle Carriers category.
- If the description is Landing Craft - upload to the RO/RO category
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1. Google search by vessel name, particularly useful if owner/manager has web site.
2. Equasis http://www.equasis.org/EquasisWeb/public/HomePage
3. Miramar (older vessels) http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz/
4. DNV (Det Norske Veritas) http://https
5. Clarksons http://www.clarksons.net/ (cars carrying capacity can be found without joining)
6. World Shipping Register http://www.e-ships.net/index/A1.shtml
7. Swedish language site http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/register.htm
8. Digital Seas http://www.digital-seas.com/
9. Shipping Database http://www.shippingdatabase.com/
10. Vesseltracker http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Home.html
11. Marine Traffic http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/datasheet.aspx?datasource=V_SHIP&level1=220
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In the Description field
- Show the date the photo was taken, and the location.
- Include as much data as possible about vessel nationality, history, etc.
- Also add other information of general interest from your own sources and knowledge.
- If available, include links to owner/vessel web sites.
During the uploading process
- Enter the name of the vessel (only) in the Title Box
- Enter any IMO number in the IMO Number Box. Check for this before or during uploading. If the IMO number is also placed in the Description field (say after posting Equasis data) it will assist later searches
- Upload to the category or sub category determined by the Classification Criteria above.
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SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
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- Essential Difference
- Classification Criteria
- Research Sources
- Information Required when uploading
- Site Standards for this Category
Since the classification of RO/RO ships,especially ships that carry a mixture of freight, cars and containers, can be a problem, this FAQ has been established.These general differences have been established merely for use on this website and to make it easier for members to put their pictures in the correct category.Should you have any problems with these criteria, please feel free to contact the admin team via personal message or email.
General Remark: if you have any doubt about the category in which to upload your picture, please look for previous pictures of the ship on the website.As admins we often do the same.
1.1 Difference between RO/RO ship and Ferries
The main difference between a RO/RO ship and a ferry is the number of passengers carried.If a ship carries more than 12 passengers, please submit the image to the Ferries category.Please see "3 .Research Sources" below for more information about looking up ships details.
1.2 Difference between RO/RO ships and Vehicle Carriers
The main difference between a RO/RO ship and a Vehicle Carrier is that a Vehicle Carrier is designed to carry cars,vans and lorries etc. RO/RO ships are designed to carry a mixture of both cars and freight.
Some vehicle Carriers like Grimaldi Lines vessel also carry containers. These ships are classified as Vehicle Carriers by most other sources and are therefore put in the Vehicle Carrier category.
1.3 Difference between RO/RO ships and General Cargo Ships
Some ships carry general cargo but also have a small car deck to carry cars or trucks. These ships generally have smaller vehicle capacity in relation to their cargo capacity and are therefor to be uploaded to the General Cargo Ship category.
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Enter the vessel name in sites shown in the Research Sources links below. Note the description given.
Use the following criteria to determine the correct Shipspotting category to be used during uploading.
- If the description is RO/RO ships carrying up to 12 passengers (or if there is no mention of the ship’s passenger capacity) - upload to the RO/RO category.
- If the description is only RO/RO Cargo Ship this means the ship has only RO/RO facilities and the passenger capacity is max 12 – upload to the RO/RO category
- If the description indicates a freight carrying ship with only RO/RO facilities - upload to the RO/RO category.
- If the description is Passenger/RO/RO Cargo Ship, the ship is a passenger ferry or a Ro-Pax ship which has space for cargo (lanemetres) and also a larger capacity for passengers. Some ships with this description may have ramps. Upload to the Ferry subcategory in the Passenger Vessels category.
- If the description is RO/Pax, or other information that describes a vessel with both RO/RO and passenger facilities for more than 12 passengers - upload to the Ferries subcategory in the Passenger Vessels category.
- If the description is Ferry - upload to the Ferries subcategory in the Passenger Vessels category.
- If the description is Vehicle or Car Carrier - upload to the Vehicle Carriers category.
- If the description is Landing Craft - upload to the RO/RO category
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1. Google search by vessel name, particularly useful if owner/manager has web site.
2. Equasis http://www.equasis.org/EquasisWeb/public/HomePage
3. Miramar (older vessels) http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz/
4. DNV (Det Norske Veritas) http://https
5. Clarksons http://www.clarksons.net/ (cars carrying capacity can be found without joining)
6. World Shipping Register http://www.e-ships.net/index/A1.shtml
7. Swedish language site http://www.faktaomfartyg.se/register.htm
8. Digital Seas http://www.digital-seas.com/
9. Shipping Database http://www.shippingdatabase.com/
10. Vesseltracker http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Home.html
11. Marine Traffic http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/datasheet.aspx?datasource=V_SHIP&level1=220
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In the Description field
- Show the date the photo was taken, and the location.
- Include as much data as possible about vessel nationality, history, etc.
- Also add other information of general interest from your own sources and knowledge.
- If available, include links to owner/vessel web sites.
During the uploading process
- Enter the name of the vessel (only) in the Title Box
- Enter any IMO number in the IMO Number Box. Check for this before or during uploading. If the IMO number is also placed in the Description field (say after posting Equasis data) it will assist later searches
- Upload to the category or sub category determined by the Classification Criteria above.
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SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
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