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Meanings and definitions for RORO

Roll-on/roll-off (RORO or ro-ro) ships are cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers, and railroad cars, that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter.
Roll-on, Roll-off, An amphibious landing ship which allows vehicles to enter and exit its cargo bays under their own power
Roll-on, Roll-over, black humour definition popular after the Zeebrugge passenger ferry tragedy where a car ferry left harbour with its bow doors still open to save time and port dues, took on water, and rolled over and sank.