Water transportation

Who started water transportation?

4000 B.C: Egyptian Reed Boat.

The Egyptians were probably the first to use

seagoing vessels (c. 1500 bce); the Phoenicians,
Cretans, Greeks, and Romans also relied on
waterways
The first mode of transportation was created in the effort to traverse water: boats. Those who
colonized Australia roughly 60,000–40,000 years ago have been credited as the first people to cross
the sea, though there is some evidence that seafaring trips were carried out as far back as 900,000
years ago.

Mode of transport

Water transportation is the intentional movement of water over large distances.

Methods of transportation fall into three categories: Aqueducts, which include pipelines, canals, tunnels
and bridges Container shipment, which includes transport by tank truck, tank car, and tank ship.

The Pros and Cons of Water Transportation

Pro: Water Transportation Is Cheaper. …

Pro: Good For Heavy Cargo. …

Pro: Supporting Smaller Communities. …

Con: Water Transportation Is Slower. …

Con: Water Transportation Is At The Mercy Of Good

Weather.

Advantages of Water Transportation

It is the least expensive method of transit for transporting products between locations. It has a minimal
operating cost, making it the cheapest mode of travel across large distances. Large boats operate more
cheaply, since fuel expenditures may be distributed across a larger volume.

Water transport is a huge part of tourism and travel. Otherwise known as

maritime transport, fluvial transport or waterborne transport, it refers to the
transportation of people or cargo via waterways. The term 'water transport'
can also be used to describe the intentional movement of water itself over
long distances
5 types of water transportation

Canoes, engine boats, ferries, and laundries are used for water transport. That which extends to
international waters: This is referred to as ocean or sea transport. Ocean liners, streamers and tramp
liners are used in international water transport.

What are the major types of water transport?

Bulk Carriers.

General Cargo Ships.

Container Ships.

Tankers.

Barges.

What is water transport?

Water transport is a huge part of tourism and travel. Otherwise known as
maritime transport, fluvial transport or waterborne transport, it refers to the
transportation of people or cargo via waterways. The term ‘water transport’
can also be used to describe the intentional movement of water itself over
long distances. This includes aqueducts, towing icebergs and also container
shipments.
However, in terms of travel and tourism, water transport refers to the
movement of passengers and goods via water. It is one of the oldest types of
transport, and has been widely used throughout history. While the popularity
and ease of aviation has ensured that water transport is now going out of
fashion, so to speak, it is still used.
Water transport includes travel via the following:
 barge
 boat
 sailboat
 ship
across oceans and lakes, along rivers or through canals. Maritime transport is
used for commerce, recreation and military purposes. Pretty much anything
(in terms of cargo) can be moved via water but when time is of the essence –
such as with food or other perishable items – it is unlikely that water
transport would be the first option.
What is water transport used for?
Different types of transport have different purposes. But in a broad sense,
transport is used for the movement of goods and people as discussed above.
Getting travellers or cargo from A to B is important – whether it’s for
somebody to go to work or for groceries to be moved from farm to storefront,
transport is an essential part of society.
Water transport usage in passengers
Passengers use water transport for recreation and commuting. Ferries can be
used to travel between different areas with relative ease; for example, the
Wirral peninsula in the UK is near Liverpool and there is a ferry that travels
across the River Mersey. The ferry is used by many commuters from Wirral
who work in Liverpool. At non-peak times, the ferry is used a tourist
attraction for leisure purposes. Ferries also travel between countries and
islands – the UK and France, for example, as well as Bali and Lombok in
Indonesia. Travelling by ferry is often much more affordable than flying. It
also means, in some cases, that you can take your car with you which is ideal
for budget-friendly European camping holidays.
Cruise ships are another example of water transport. They are purely
recreational; in the past, cruise ships provided a way of travelling from one
country to another in order to relocate or take a holiday when you got there,
cruises now are a holiday in themselves. Bigger than ferries, they tend to
offer 1-2 week trips where passengers visit multiple locations as well as
enjoying on-board entertainment. So while they do provide movement of
people, they are more of an overall experience than typical ‘transport’. Small
river cruises are another example of this type of water transport usage in
passengers. They offer tourists in water-heavy cities like Bruges, Amsterdam,
Paris and London to see the most iconic sites from a different angle.
There are some places, of course, where water transport is a necessity for
getting around. Venice is a city built on a canal network that requires citizens
to use water transport to get from their home to their workplace. Venice has
water taxis as well as the vaporetto – a water bus.
Water transport usage for cargo
Bulk carriers and container ships are two important types of water transport.
They are used to transport cargo from (usually) one country to another. It is
often much cheaper to transport heavy goods by water than it is by air or
road. Cargo such as rice and grain, which is moved via bulk carriers, is
obviously heavy when found in large quantities. Container ships carry the
majority of the world’s dry cargo in truck-size containers for ease of
unloading.

Cargo ships  are important to the tourism industry

It takes roughly 10-12 days for a cargo ship to get from a European port to
one in the US. This is dependant on currents and other factors, but it
generally takes less than two weeks to move goods between these two
continents. As intercontinental shipping becomes less desirable, new
techniques are being implemented by shipping companies to try and retain
customers. For example, ‘slow steaming’ means a reduced cruising speed,
and therefore longer journey time but with less fuel consumption, meaning
they can offer these shipping services for a lower price. It is a competitive
market, and water transport is an important part of the economy and
movement of goods.
Water transport for military use
The military operate at sea, too. Whether it’s the Royal Navy in the UK, the
US Navy or one of many other global naval forces, water transport is used.
There are many jobs on board, from engineers to stokers divers; the role of a
naval force is to train and organise in order to win any conflicts or wars that
do arise, and to maintain security and deterrence through sustained presence.
Military water based transport  is also important

Different naval forces use different types of water transport. From ships to
submarines, these vessels are used for training purposes and also to transport
naval officers from one base to another, or to a battle location.
Jobs in the water transport industry
Water transport provides an incredible amount of jobs all around the world.
From cruise ships to sail boats to bulk carriers, staff are needed at every step
from construction to the actual movement of the vessel itself. There are
lifelong careers to be made in the maritime industry. It is a vital part of our
socioeconomics – there are goods that rely on water transport in order to be
moved, and the cruise industry alone contributed $53 billion to the US
economy in 2018. It is clear that water transport is a necessity!
Here are some examples of jobs within the maritime industry:
 Shipbuilding engineer
 Maritime lawyer
 Cruise ship designer 
 Marine environmental management jobs
 Ship banker
 Underwater photographer 
 Cargo engineer
 Maritime reporter
 Radio officers
 Ship chandler 
 Marine Biologist 
 Boat mechanic 
 Chef, barkeeper, cleaner etc on board a passenger ship
 Port manager
 Customers broker
 Maritime technician 
 Wiper
 Master/captain
 Deckhand
 Communications officer

As you can see, there are so many varied positions when it comes to jobs
related to water transport. To ensure boats, ferries, ships and cargo vessels
operate smoothly during every journey, and from start to finish of their
sailing lifetime, it is important that all of these roles are fulfilled. 

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