Dormitory ships are seaworthy or formerly seaworthy vessels which provide as their primary function floating living quarters. They serve as conventional land-based dormitories in all respects except that the living quarters are aboard a floating vessel, most often moored in place near their host facility.
Dormitory ships may serve as temporary or permanent housing for such enterprises as academic institutions, naval bases, and off-shore oil drilling operations. An analogue is the prison ship, which provides a floating space for incarceration.
Vessels that contain living quarters as ancillary support to its primary function — such as providing hands-on maritime training at sea — are more appropriately categorized as training ships.
Pages in category "Dormitory ships"
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Dormitory ships are seaworthy or formerly seaworthy vessels which provide as their primary function floating living quarters. They serve as conventional land-based dormitories in all respects except that the living quarters are aboard a floating vessel, most often moored in place near their host facility.
Dormitory ships may serve as temporary or permanent housing for such enterprises as academic institutions, naval bases, and off-shore oil drilling operations. An analogue is the prison ship, which provides a floating space for incarceration.
Vessels that contain living quarters as ancillary support to its primary function — such as providing hands-on maritime training at sea — are more appropriately categorized as training ships.
Pages in category "Dormitory ships"
The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.