A commercial ship is a vessel that is generally used for transporting cargo or passengers for monetary gain. There are various types of commercial ships such as tankers, cargo ships, or cruise ships. Depending on the purpose of the ship, there are different synonyms used to describe commercial ships. For instance, a tanker is a type of commercial ship that is mainly used for transporting petroleum products while a cargo ship is used for carrying different types of goods. Other synonyms for commercial ship include merchant ship, transportation vessel, trading vessel or simply a ship for hire. Regardless of the name used, commercial ships are essential for global trade, helping transport goods and raw materials around the world.