vehicle deck

Ferry car floor

A vehicle deck is the level of a ferry, cargo ship, or transport aircraft where cars, trucks, and other vehicles are stored during transit.

Passengers typically board separately and return to retrieve their vehicles upon arrival.

Roll-on/roll-off ferries feature vehicle decks that allow drivers to simply drive aboard and off again.

Related
  • car ferryShip for vehicles crossing water
  • ferryVessel for scheduled crossings
  • carWheeled motor vehicle
  • rampSloped connecting surface
  • hullOuter covering or frame

watertight doors · cargo · ship · bow · stern · loading · parking · parking bay · roll-on · freight · lorry · garage · hatch · lower · automobile · trailer · passengers · sea crossing

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deck purpose/cargo type

vehicle deckpassenger deck

Ship floor for travelers

passenger cabin · crew quarters · passenger lounge · observation deck · promenade deck

vessel location/position

vehicle deckupper deck

Elevated seating level

top deck · main deck · bridge deck · superstructure · flying bridge

Family

vehicle, deck, vehicles, vehicular, decks, decked, decking

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G