Ro-Pax
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Ro-Pax (Roll on / Roll Off passenger) ship is a type of sea going ferry which carries passengers in comfort but not necessarily luxury like a Cruiseferry and has large amounts of garage lane meters for passenger’s cars and a large number of freight units like a RO/RO freighter. Usually theses ships sail above a speed of 25 knots and are propelled by large engines powered by heavy diesel fuel.