The shipping industry, a significant contributor to the global economy, serves a variety of customers across the world. From the largest containers ships to riverboats, the industry comprises tens of thousands of ships that perform a number of duties.

While a major portion of the ships is being used for freight transport, cruise ships and ferries take a good share of the remaining part. However, there are few vessels that stand out from the majority due to its unique purposes.

The luxurious private yachts owned by millionaires across the world and various type of marine research vessels are part of the list. In addition, one of the unique types of vessels in the list

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Finnlines has signed an order for two vessels from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), previously known as AVIC Weihai. Today, both shipyards are part of China Merchants Group. The two vessels will be socalled “Ro-pax ” which means the ships can both transport cars and cargo to be driven on the ship in containers or with forklifts and at the same time serve as passenger ships.

Finnlines issued an official statement regarding the purchase on 8th January 2020.

The Superstar ro-pax vessels are expected to be delivered by 2023. They will be larger than the existing Star class vessels and will be Finnlines’ flagships both in terms of size and technology. With

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