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=== RORO variations === [[File:Opaline - IMO 9424869 - Callsign 9HA2478, Calandkanaal pic1.JPG|thumb|right|ConRO carrying trailers and containers]] [[File:USNS Shughart gangplank.jpg|thumb|right|[[USNS Shughart (T-AKR-295)|USNS ''Shughart'']], a non-combat RORO vessel, unloading [[Stryker]] armored vehicles]] [[File:Bulldogs vor Mannheim.jpg|thumb|RoRo [[barge]] carrying tractors]] {| class="wikitable sortable" |- |+ RORO variations |- ! Variation ! Remarks |- | ConRO | The '''ConRo''' (or '''RoCon''') vessel is a hybrid of a RORO and a [[container ship]]. This type of vessel has a below-deck area used for vehicle storage while stacking [[Intermodal container|containerized]] freight on the top decks. ConRo ships, such as the [[G4-class freighter|G4 class]] of the Atlantic Container Line, can carry a combination of containers, heavy equipment, oversized cargo, and automobiles. Separate internal ramp systems within the vessel segregate automobiles from other vehicles, [[Mafi roll trailer]]s, and [[break-bulk cargo]]. |- | LMSR | [[Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off]] (LMSR) refers to several classes of [[Military Sealift Command]] (MSC) roll-on/roll-off type cargo ships. Some are purpose-built to carry military cargo, while others are converted. |- | RoLo | A '''RoLo''' (roll-on/lift-off) vessel is another hybrid vessel type, with ramps serving vehicle decks but with other cargo decks only accessible when the tides change or by the use of a crane. |- | ROPAX | The acronym '''ROPAX''' (roll-on/roll-off passenger) describes a RORO vessel built for freight vehicle transport along with passenger accommodation. Technically this encompasses all ferries with both a roll-on/roll-off car deck and passenger-carrying capacities, many of those with facilities for more than 500 passengers may be described as [[cruiseferry|cruiseferries]]. |- |}
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