An ammunition ship is an auxiliary ship specially configured to carry ammunition, usually for naval ships and aircraft. An ammunition ship's cargo handling systems, designed with extreme safety in mind, include ammunition hoists with airlocks between decks, and mechanisms for flooding entire compartments with sea water in case of emergencies.
A support ship tailored for carrying ammunition, primarily for naval vessels and aircraft, includes specialized cargo handling systems such as ammunition hoists with airlocks and emergency flooding capabilities to ensure the safety of stored materials.