A dedicated refrigerated cargo ship for bananas, fruit and other perishables that need precise temperature control — largely replaced by reefer containers on box ships, but still used on some fruit trades.
Size classes
Life aboard
Cargo work is temperature- and time-critical — the whole voyage is scheduled around keeping produce fresh, so port turnarounds tend to be fast.
Port time
Fast, tightly scheduled port calls timed to the harvest and the cargo's shelf life.
Courses this trade needs
No cargo-specific endorsement beyond the standard STCW basic safety courses and your rank's Certificate of Competency — see the full course catalogue for what those involve.
Other Dry Cargo
Details last checked 27 Sep 2026. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefer_ship. Individual ships vary — always confirm specifics with your company.
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