What are Bulk Carriers and Its type On the basis of Deadweight and size ?

Bulk carriers is defined as  seagoing self-propelled ships which are generally constructed with single deck, double bottom, hopper side tanks an topside tanks and with single or double side skin construction in the cargo length area, and intended primarily to carry dry cargoes in bulk.

Definition of bulk carrier as per  SOLAS :

As per  SOLAS Chapter XII, “Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers,” defines a bulk carrier as “a ship which is intended primarily to carry dr cargo in bulk, including such types as ore carriers and combination carriers” and makes reference to a number of resolutions.

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