A cargo carrying nautical vessel (1) is provided, having a plurality of
cargo carrying hulls (2a, 2b) connected by at least
two connecting structures (3, 4), each connecting structure including legs
(5a, 5b, 7a, 7b) of which
each is upstanding from a hull and substantially rigidly connected thereto. The
connecting structures (3, 4) include flexible sections whereby the hulls
(2a, 2b) are to a predetermined extent capable of movement
relative to each other. Such movement is provided to reduce the stresses and strains
associated with movement in a seaway. Relative movement of the hulls (2a,
2b) is permitted by deflection of the connecting structures (3,
4), a majority of the deflection in each connecting structure occuring remotely
from points of connection between said legs (5a, 5b, 7a,
7b) and said hulls. The vessel (1) is intended to be of
comparatively low structural weight, draft and cost for its load capacity and particularly
well suited to accessing small ports.