Bulk Carrier Notes

This publication continues the ‘Notes’ series for cadets and junior officers and provides an introduction to bulk carriers, discussing ship types, their cargoes and trade. Guidance is provided on cargo handling, draught survey, ballast water management and actions to be taken on passage.

This is a good modern introduction to bulk carriers and bulk cargoes.
It describes and illustrates the various types of bulk carrier, including their structures and equipment, and outlines potential hazards presented by bulk cargo, such as shifting, liquefaction, overheating, oxygen depletion, ship stress and corrosion.

Details are provided on the parties, documentation and terminology encountered in bulk trade. There is also practical guidance covering all stages of cargo handling, including hold preparation and testing, stowage planning, information exchange, transfer equipment, draught survey, monitoring on passage and preparations for discharge.

The Appendices contain example loading calculations, checklists, reporting forms and other essential documentation, as well as case studies illustrating the causes of explosion, structural failure, crew injury, etc.

Author: Abdul Khalique
Number of Pages: 188
Published Date: August 2010
Book Height: 235 mm
Book Width: 155 mm
Weight: 0.5 kg
SKU: P12695

Author : Abdul Khalique
Master Mariner, MICS, PG Cert (Shipping), MSc (CBIS), HND Nautical Science, BSc (Maritime Studies)

Abdul Khalique was awarded the President of Pakistan Gold Medal for best cadet during BSc Maritime Studies at Pakistan Marine Academy and received the High Achievement Award and the Merchant Navy Association (Tasmania) prize on completion of second mate studies from the Australian Maritime College.

After spending some time at sea, Abdul pursued a shore-based career. He was a Principal Lecturer in Maritime and Offshore Safety at Warsash Maritime Academy, a role that led him to the position of Head of the LJMU Maritime Centre at Liverpool John Moores University.