Merchant Vessel
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A Merchant is an individual or ship engaged primarily in trade and commerce.
Merchant ships range in size from small 200 ton Far and Free Trader class ships to large liners and cargo vessels of up to 10,000 tons displacement. The crews of these ships are also referred to as Merchants.