merchant navy definition

merchant navy

All non-military ships including bulk carriers, coasters, container ships, tankers, passenger liners, etc., but excluding fishing and research vessels, listed on the official registry of a country. Also called merchant marine.

merchant navy is in the Shipping, Transport, & Travel subject.

merchant navy appears in the definition of the following term: merchant marine

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