What is the average weight of a ship?

The weight of a ship varies greatly depending on its type, size, and purpose. Here are some approximate average weights for different types of ships:

1. Cruise Ships: Most modern cruise ships weigh in the range of 70,000 to 110,000 gross tonnage (GT). The largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, has a gross tonnage of 228,081 GT and can carry over 6,000 passengers.
2. Cargo Ships: Cargo ships vary greatly in size and capacity, but a Panamax (the largest size that can pass through the Panama Canal) cargo ship has a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of about 80,000 to 120,000 DWT.
3. Tankers: A medium-sized tanker, such as an Aframax, typically has a DWT of about 120,000 to 200,000. The largest double-hulled tankers (such as the TI Class Supertanker) can carry up to 3 million barrels of oil, with a DWT of up to 442,000.
4. Containerships: A common size for a containership, a Post-Panamax vessel, can carry 5,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and has a DWT of around 80,000.
5. Car Carriers: Car carriers, also known as "Ro-Ros" for roll-on/roll-off, generally range in weight from 10,000 to 60,000 DWT.

Learn more:

1. How Much Does A Ship Weigh? | Science ABC
2. 9 Different Types of Ships | Marine Insight
3. What Is Tanker And What Are The Types Of Tankers? | Marine Insight