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What is Mother Vessel and Feeder Vessel

There are many terms used in the shipping industry that we don’t completely understand. For example, one of the shipping terms we hear a lot is “feeder vessel” and “mother vessel“. These terms refer to two types of shipping vessels that are part of vessel carrying networks. This topic is a part of our import export management course.

Feeder Vessel-

Basically, feeder vessels ferry cargo from smaller ports to larger ports for export and from large main ports to smaller ports for import. Feeder vessels are normally smaller than mother vessels and serves between small ports and major ports. Feeder vessels are also slower than mother vessels. A feeder vessel typically has a capacity of 300 to 500 TEUs (20′ containers). Feeder vessels generally serve short distances, either between smaller ports or between smaller ports and major ports.

Mother Vessel-

As compared to feeder vessels, mother vessels are bigger. Mother vessels only sail between the major big ports. Mother vessels are capable of carrying thousands of containers. Mother vessels only cruise the main ports. In comparison to the feeder vessel, the mother vessel covers a greater distance. A Mother Vessel has an average capacity of 10000 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equipment Units). In 1960s, a vessel could only carry 500 – 800 TEUs. Today, vessels with a capacity of 15000 TEUs are available. Have you figured out what a Mother vessel and Feeder vessel are? Join our online import export course and know more. Comment below your thoughts on this article. For More Knowledge Read Our Article On- What is ICD? What is Registration Cum Membership Certificate? What is DGFT and Its Role? What is Bill of Exchange? What is a Letter of Credit?

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