Bulkcarrier
A bulkcarrier transports the raw materials of this world, such as iron ore, coal or grain. At the same time with the current rise of prices for raw materials, also the transportation of bulk moved sharply in focus. In the autumn of 2007 ship prices and charter rates for bulk carriers increased to an historic all-time high. Bulk is also the main part of the world's transported goods.
Similar to tankers a bulkcarrier need a high loading capacity in relation with a low rate on design draft.
Classes of ships - Bulkcarriers
Designation Shipsize in dwt
Handysize <35.000
Handymax 35.000 to 60.000
Supramax 52.000 to 57.000
Panamax 60.000 to 80.000
Kamsarmax 80.000 to 82.000
Babycapesize 100000-120000
Capesize > 120 000
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