From ancient times to the present, the history of ship development has a long history. Liu Xiang’s "World Edition" records: "The ancients watched the fallen leaves because they thought of the boat." Ancient China even became a practitioner of shipbuilding and navigation in the world at that time.

The spring and autumn warships, the Han Dynasty boats, the Tang and Song river ships, and the treasure ships of the Ming Dynasty. Among them, the treasure ship of Zheng He's seven voyages to the West was once not to be underestimated in terms of scale, performance and voyage range...

Today, we should all be proud of the contributions our ancestors have made in the field of ships! So, what are the classifications of the huge ship family? What are the classifications of yachts (leisure ships)? After reading, you will know that you want to play in the sea. , Then you have to understand yachting!

01. Transport ship

(1) Passenger ships: Passenger ships are ships that specialize in transporting passengers and their luggage. According to the "International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea" (SOLAS), those who carry more than 12 passengers are regarded as passenger ships. (2) Cargo ship: Cargo ship is a collective term for ships that carry cargo. Divided into dry cargo ships, tankers, barges, container ships, and ro-ro ships.

02. Engineering ship

(1) Dredger: used for dredging sand. (2) Lifting ship: used for lifting heavy objects. (3) Rescue and salvage ship: used to rescue the ship in distress on the water. (4) Floating dock: used to lift ships.

03. Work ship

(1) Tugboat: used to tow ships on the water. (2) Pilot ship: used to guide foreign ships to enter and exit the port safely. (3) Icebreaker: used to break ice. (4) Supply vessels: used to supply fuel oil and fresh water to ships arriving at the port. (5) Scientific research ship: used for marine scientific research. (6) Fire fighting ship: used to extinguish fires on ships or lanes and ports.

04. Marine development ship

(1) Drilling ship: used for offshore shallow sea operations and offshore deep sea operations. (2) Oil production ship: a platform for oil and gas collection, separation and preliminary processing. (3) Guardian ship: It is an auxiliary ship equipped with rescue and medical equipment.

05. Fishing boat

(1) Trawler: It is a fishing boat that mainly uses stern or side trawl and catches demersal fish. (2) Purse seine boat: a fishing boat that mainly catches upper and middle-level fish by light trap seine. (3) Whaling boat: a fishing boat that specializes in hunting whales. (4) Fishery processing ship: It is a fishery ship that specializes in receiving fishing goods from fishing ships at sea, processing them into various fish products, and storing or transferring them on board.

06. Leisure ship (yacht)

In China, yachts are a general term for leisure ships. The "Provisions on Yacht Safety Management" issued by the Ministry of Transport in 2008 and implemented until now clearly stipulate that yachts are limited to those equipped with machinery used by the yacht owner for sightseeing, leisure and entertainment activities. Propulsion power plant ships. Simply put, all ships used for leisure and entertainment can be called yachts. Of course, there are many types of yachts, the common types are as follows:

(1) Sport speedboats Sport speedboats are small open deck yachts. Generally, there are no cabins or only small cabins. They have the characteristics of a planing hull, sporty appearance and high speed. The boat type is between 16-33 feet.

(2) Flybridge Yacht A flybridge yacht refers to a yacht with an open deck above the main deck, which can be easily distinguished from other ship types. The top deck is called the "flying bridge". The flying bridge has a particularly good view, usually with a bridge and a rest area. The interior space of the flybridge yacht is comfortable and spacious, suitable for family leisure, overnight at sea, business reception, and small parties.

(3) Water skiing Water skiing is not much different from sports boats in appearance, but the scope of action is completely different, and the price difference is also huge, usually 16-28 feet. Water skis are generally divided into V-drive and D-drive inboard engines. The former is suitable for surfing and the latter is suitable for water skiing. But now on the market, there are many water skis that can meet the needs of surfing and water skiing at the same time.

(4) Inflatable boat An inflatable boat is a type of inflatable boat, divided into two types, fully inflatable and hard bottom inflatable boats (RIBs), generally within 30 feet. In the early days, rubber boats existed as feeder boats, but since their development, rubber boats have undergone tremendous changes and can also be used for day cruises, scuba diving and other purposes. There are also great upgrades in the configuration. Many of the luxurious hard-bottomed inflatable boats are not inferior to ordinary sports boats in performance, texture and comfort. The hull of the inflatable boat is relatively light and has less turbulence.

(5) Sailing It is important to note here that sailing is a type of yacht, which uses the force of wind and sails to make ships sail. The first yacht in the world is sailing. Nowadays, sailing boats are generally equipped with engines to facilitate the sailing of the boats in calm conditions. Sailing boats are equipped with keels, masts and sails.

(6) Fishing boats are specially built for recreational sea fishing. Fishing boats of different sizes are suitable for rivers, lakes and the sea. Fishing boats must have performance indicators such as stability, durability and strength to withstand the harsh conditions in sea fishing activities. Generally speaking, fishing boats in offshore environments are larger in size and stronger in structure than fishing boats in lakes and inland rivers. . Usually fishing boats have the following functions and configurations: fish detection radar, live water tank, outboard engine, fishing rod support, etc. In terms of material, aluminum fishing boats are more popular than FRP because they are lighter and more durable. In terms of layout, the fishing boat is generally a center console to facilitate the development of fishing activities.

(7) Catamarans are different from other ships. A catamaran is a multihull with two parallel hulls of equal size. Compared with a ship with a single hull, a catamaran is characterized by a smaller hull, a shallower draft, a larger displacement, and a larger available space on the ship. Catamarans are the best choice for leisure cruising. At present, there are catamarans for power boats, sailing boats and fishing boats.

(8) Pontoon boats. Pontoon boats are usually used in inland waters and other narrow waters. They are flat in shape and float on the water by means of pontoons. It is composed of multiple aluminum pontoons and has the characteristics of wide platform, stability and shallow draft. Generally, the length of the pontoon boat is 15-30 feet.

(9) Super yachts Super yachts are very large mega yachts, generally referring to yachts over 24 meters (79 feet). Superyachts are generally unique because their appearance and interior are custom-made. Therefore, superyachts usually take many years from order to delivery. Some superyachts only take more than one year in the design stage. However, there are also many brands on the market that have launched semi-custom super yachts, that is, in addition to the appearance, the internal layout and soft decoration can be customized. The delivery period of semi-custom yachts is generally shorter than that of full-custom yachts, so it is sought after by many rich people.

07. Other ships

(1) Planing ship A planing ship refers to a ship in a planing state when only part of the bottom of the ship is in contact with the water surface, and most of its weight is supported by the lift generated by the hydrodynamic action. (2) Hydrofoil Vessel A hydrofoil vessel refers to a vessel in which the hydrofoil mounted on the lower part of the hull generates hydrodynamic lift to lift the hull out of the water when sailing at high speed. (3) Hovercraft A hovercraft is a ship that uses air above atmospheric pressure to form an air cushion between the bottom of the ship and the supporting surface, so that all or part of the hull is separated from the supporting surface and sails at high speed.