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Cruise ship

Cruise ship is a ship designed to provide an enjoyable vacation experience as it carries passengers to one or more destinations. A modern cruise ship is huge, and it may accommodate 3,500 or more passengers and crew. In addition to guest rooms, cruise ships have restaurants and shops, and many feature spas, fitness centers, swimming pools, theaters, and casinos. Some even feature water slides. More »

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Baltic Exchange

Baltic Exchange, in the City of London, is the largest market in the world for chartering cargo... More >>

Merchant marine

Merchant marine, also called merchant navy, is a fleet made up of a nation's commercial ships and... More >>

United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy trains young men and women to become officers in the United... More >>

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