Bulk Carrier
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-003789
A ship with specialized holds for carrying dry or liquid commodities, such as oil, grain, ore, and coal, in unpackaged bulk form. Bulk carriers may be designed to carry a single bulk product (crude oil tanker), or accommodate several bulk product types (ore/bulk/oil carrier) on the same voyage or on a subsequent voyage after holds are cleaned.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-003789 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | DOT Research & Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics Appendix B Glossary |
Record as JSON
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