Bulk Carrier Notes

book summary

This book continues the "Notes" Series for Ships Officers and gives and introduction to bulk carriers, discussing the types, their cargoes and trade.
The development history of modern bulk carriers goes back to the early 1950s, when purpose-built ships were designed for the carriage of large quantities of grains, coal and iron ore in unpackaged form. Today, these ships form the backbone of the world economy, making up some 33% of the world's tonnage and carrying about 70% of the world's cargo.
CONTENTS:
Bulk Carriers:
-Introduction
-Types of Bulk Carriers by Size
-Types of Bulk Carriers According to Trade
-Hybrid Configuration (HyCon) Bulk Carriers
-Stresses in Bulk Carriers
-Structural Standards for Bulk Carriers
Bulk Cargoes:
-Introduction
-Terminology Used in Bulk Cargo Operations
-Recommended Publications for Bulk Cargo Carriage
-Intact Stability Criteria According to the International Load Line Convention
-Hazards Associated with Bulk Cargoes
-Examples of Bulk Cargoes
Bulk Trade:
-The Voyage
-Voyage Orders/Instructions
-Charter Parties for Bulk Trade
-Load Line Zones and Calculations
Cargo Loading:
-Hold Preparation
-Silver Nitrate Test
-Ship Shore Information Exchange
-Cargo Samples when Loading
-Loading Methods
-Fumigation
-Cargo Documentation
-Loading Cargo During Rain
Draught Survey:
-Objective of Draught Survey
-Steps for Draught Survey
-Reading Draughts
-Taking Density
-Cargo Weight, Volume and Ullage Measurement
-Bunker Quantity Estimation
-Precautions During Draught Survey
-Calculation for Draught Survey
-Deadweight Surveys
Ballast Water Management:
-Ballast Water Exchange Methods
-Ballast Water Exchange Requirements
-Ballast Water Management System
The Voyage:
-Conditions of Carriage
-Ventilation
-Discharging Hold Bilges
-Periodic Checks
-Logs and Record Keeping
-BLU Manual
-Bulk Carrier Loading Manual
Cargo Discharging:-Discharging Plan
-Arrival at the Discharge Port
-Notice of Readiness
-Cargo Samples when Discharging
-Cargo Calculation - Draught Survey
-Dischargin Methods
-Cargo Damage Surveys
-Hold Damage Surveys
Appendices
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Case Studies