RoRoSchiffen

RoRoSchiffen is a coinage that may refer to roll-on/roll-off ships in a German-language context. It is not a standard or widely recognized term in maritime classification, and it is rarely used in official documents. The more common term is Ro‑Ro-Schiff or RoRo-Schiff, and the plural RoRo-Schiffe.

RoRo ships are vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo that can be driven on and off the vessel. They typically have ramps at the bow or stern and multiple vehicle decks, allowing efficient loading and unloading at dedicated terminals. They can be pure car carriers or combined with general cargo capabilities on multi-deck layouts. Some RoRo ships also accommodate roll-on/roll-off terminals for trailers and trucks, and in some cases cars are transported in containers on RoRo ships.

In usage, RoRoSchiffen may appear in discussions about RoRo vessels in German-language contexts or as a coined brand name. It has no formal definition by major maritime authorities, and it should be treated as an informal or speculative term rather than a standardized designation.

Related topics include Ro-Ro ships, car carriers, ferry services, and ship design.