bulk carrier

Also known as bulk freighter, bulker, dry cargo ship, dry bulk carrier

merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo

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Subclasses: Handymax , Handysize , Panamax , Capesize , Chinamax
Built: c. 1850 –present
Active: 12,700 vessels over 500 GT (2021)
Type: Bulk carrier
Tonnage: up to 400,000 DWT
Length: 300 m (980 ft)
Height: 40 m (130 ft)
Propulsion: 2-stroke diesel engine and 1 propeller
Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Notes: Rear house, full hull, series of large hatches

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A bulk carrier or bulker is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, typically grain, coal, ore, forest products, steel coils, or cement, in its cargo holds.

Since the first specialized bulk carrier was built in 1852, economic forces have led to increased size and sophistication of these ships. Today's bulk carriers are specially designed to maximize capacity, safety, efficiency, and durability.