Classification of bulk carriers

Handysize bulk carrier: refers to a bulk carrier with a carrying capacity of about 2-5 million tons, of which more than 40,000 tons is also called a Handymax bulk carrier. As is known to all, dry bulk cargoes are bulk cargoes that are shipped by sea. These relatively small tonnage vessels have strong adaptability to fairways, canals, and ports. Their load-carrying tonnage is moderate, and they are equipped with unloading and discharging equipment. The operation is convenient and flexible. It is called "handyhead type".

Panamax bulk carrier: As the name suggests, this type of vessel is the largest bulk carrier that can pass through the Panama Canal under full load, that is, it mainly meets the total length of ships not exceeding 274.32 meters and the type width not exceeding 32.30 meters. Canal navigation related regulations. According to needs, the ship's scale, ship type and structure are adjusted to change the load. The type of ship's weight is generally between 6-75 thousand tons.

Capesize bulk carrier: refers to a bulk carrier with a carrying capacity of about 150,000 tons. The type of ship is mainly iron ore transported. Due to the limitation of the scale, it is impossible to pass the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal. It is necessary to bypass the Cape of Good Hope and En angle, Taiwan Province called it "sea bream" type. Since the Suez Canal authorities have relaxed the draught restriction of ships passing through the canal in recent years, this type of ship can be fully loaded through the canal.

Lake bulk carrier: A bulk carrier that sails through the St. Lawrence Waterway at the United States and Canada's Great Lakes region to carry coal, iron ore, and grain. This type of ship must meet the navigation requirements of the St. Lawrence Waterway on a scale that does not exceed 222.50 meters in total length and 23.16 meters in width. No part of the bridge can extend out of the hull, and the draught must not exceed the maximum allowable draught in major waters. The height of the water surface must not exceed 35.66 meters. The type of ship is generally about 30,000 tons, and most of the ships are equipped with unloading equipment.