I installed the Cargo Ships mod. Lol, deep sea oil platforms are pure comedy and oddly something I did not realize I needed. Thanks robot265 for the info. This will work nicely.

Mechanically, I agree. The idea of building ports and running container ships from different ports separated by large expanses of water would be an extension of train logistics. In fact it would be possible to incorporate everything a train can do into ship logistics.
Maritime logistics could ...

Space Ages is a Fantastic game but it is missing Maritime logistics that would allow for setting up logistics across oceans without trains or building land bridges.

Shipping ports and and docks that can be connected to railroads and belt logistics.
Shipping time should be adjusted for distance and ...