DIRECT ANSWER
The Early Access foundation is announced with eight mission types. Published documentation already covers ferry, fishing, rescue, merchant, offshore patrol, pilot/inspection, repair, transport, tug, ship repair, and tourist work across builds.
Documented mission families
Availability can differ by build and game mode, so this is a capability index rather than a launch-count claim.
| Mission family | Likely vessel fit | Primary task |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry duty | Car ferry | Move vehicles and passengers |
| Fishing | Fishing vessel | Locate and catch fish |
| Maritime rescue | Rescue vessel | Respond and recover |
| Merchant / transport | Cargo and service vessels | Move goods between ports |
| Offshore patrol | Offshore vessel | Operate around offshore sites |
| Pilot / inspection | Pilot boat | Transfer or inspect |
| Repair | Tug / offshore vessel | Repair seamarks or ships |
| Tug work | Harbor tug | Push, pull, and assist |
| Tourist charter | Passenger-capable vessel | Carry guests |
Why there are more names than eight
The official wiki reflects several historical and current builds, while Steam describes eight mission types for the Early Access foundation. We will reconcile exact launch names in the public build.