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Average dead weight tonnage (DWT), length (LOA), width, sound power level (LWA) and source height by ship type.
| Ship type | DWT | Length overall (LOA) [m] | Width [m] | LWA | Source height [m] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle carrier | 12,325 | 174 | 29 | 115 | 25 |
| Container ship | 22,054 | 180 | 26 | 110 | 25 |
| General cargo ship | 5545 | 97,4 | 16,5 | 100 | 25 |
| Bulk carrier | 30,242 | 154 | 24 | 102 | 25 |
| Oil/chemical tanker | 39,304 | 180 | 29 | 110 | 25 |
| Passenger ship | 6806 | 260 | 33 | 98 | 30 |
