BULKERS
Bulkers
The bulk carrier is designed for the carriage of dry caro such as grain , iron ore etc. Upper ballast water hoppers aid stability to revent cargo shit and the bottom hoppers aid the collection of the cargo for discharge.
Relatively low density caros such as grain and coal would be carried in each hold. Heavy cargos such as iron ore may be carried in alternate holds. The internal tank design for bulkers is a clean one. The floor is absent of framing allowing ease of cargo discharge and cleaning.
Classification
Bulk carriers are generally classed into three catagories according to size.
Handy type 30,000 to 45000 dwt, 5 holds
Panamax type breadth 32.2m and are the largest able to transit the panama canal. 50-60000 dwt and 7 holds
Capesize type- 100000 dwt, 9 or more holds
Vessels with there own carog handling gear , typically those carrying food products are termed geared.
