A commercial vessel is any vessel used for business purposes. Synonyms for this term include merchant vessel, trade vessel, cargo ship, freighter, bulk carrier, container ship, and tanker. These terms are commonly used in the shipping industry to classify different types of vessels. A merchant vessel refers to a ship that transports goods for commercial purposes while a trade vessel encompasses a broader category including ships used for transport, cargo, and trade. Cargo ships, tankers, and bulk carriers typically haul large quantities of raw materials, goods, and resources. Container ships, on the other hand, are designed to transport standardized containers filled with various cargo.