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1.1 Introduction
1.2 Bulk Carrier Design
1.2.1 Longitudinal Divisions
1.2.2 Cargo Holds and Hatches
1.2.3 Ballast Tanks
1.2.4 Fuel Tanks
1.2.5 Cargo Gear
1.2.6 Service speeds and fuel consumption
1.3 Types of Bulk Carriers by Size
1.3.1 Classification Society Notations for Bulk Carriers
1.4 Types of Bulk Carriers According to Trade
1.4.1 Ore Carriers
1.4.2 Oil/Bulk/Ore OBO Ships
1.4.3 Self-Unloader Bulk Carriers
1.4.4 Open Hatch Bulk Carriers (OHBCs)
1.4.5 Forest Product Carriers
1.5 Hybrid Configuration (HyCon) Bulk Carriers
1.6 Stresses in Bulk Carriers
1.6.1 Hull Stress Monitoring System (HSMS) in Bulk Carriers
1.7 Structural Problems Associated with Bulk Carriers
1.7.1 Corrosion
1.7.2 Metal Fatigue
1.7.3 Operational Factors
1.7.4 Precautions to Overcome Structural Problems
1.7.5 Strengthening of Bulk Carriers
1.8 Structural Standards for Bulk Carriers
2 Bulk Cargoes
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Terminology Used in Bulk Cargo Operations
2.3 Recommended Publications for Bulk Cargo Carriage
2.3.1 The IMSBC Code
2.3.2 The International Grain Code
2.3.3 The SLU Code
2.4 Intact Stability Criteria According to the International Load Line Convention
2.4.1 Intact Stability Criteria for Dry Cargo Ships
2.5 Hazards Associated with Bulk Cargoes
2.5.1 Structural Damage due to High Density Cargoes
2.5.2 Shifting of Cargo
2.5.3 Liquefaction of Cargo
2.5.4 Self-Heating and Spontaneous Combustion
2.5.5 Generation of Gases
2.5.6 Oxygen Depletion
2.5.7 Corrosion and Other Chemical Hazards
2.5.8 Compatibility between Different Cargoes
2.5.9 Health Hazards from Dust
2.6 Examples of Bulk Cargoes
2.6.1 Grain
2.6.2 Coal
2.6.3 Iron Ore
2.6.4 Timber
2.6.5 Steel
3 Bulk Trade
3.1 The Voyage
3.2 Voyage Orders/Instructions
3.3 Charter Parties for Bulk Trade
3.3.1 Time Charter
3.3.2 Voyage Charter