Courier ship
In starship classification, a courier ship or support courier was a type of vessel operated by dedicated couriers, or conducted transport courier missions, such as for rendezvousing with other ships in deep space or at space stations.

Long range shuttles were used as couriers during the 23rd century. ()

The  was on a routine courier mission when it disappeared in 2370. ()

The Maquis utilized modified support couriers in their attacks on the Cardassians in the DMZ. () They also operated  courier ships. ()

In 2371, Rom requested that a special relief shipment he ordered on behalf of Zek be sent by high warp courier. ()

Types of couriers 
 United Federation of Planets
 Federation attack fighter
 Long range shuttle
 
 Starfleet Medical courier

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Spacecraft classifications