supply vessels

Ships carrying provisions

Supply vessels are ships designed to transport cargo, equipment, and provisions to other vessels, offshore platforms, or remote installations.

In the oil and gas industry, platform supply vessels (PSVs) ferry drilling materials, fuel, and crew supplies to offshore rigs.

Military supply vessels resupply naval fleets at sea.

The term may also refer anatomically to blood vessels that deliver nutrients to tissues.

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Military combat vessels

battleships · destroyers · frigates · attack submarines · aircraft carriers

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Ships that process seafood aboard

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operational role

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Offshore drilling platforms

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