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DRY BULK CARRIER [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • River and Sea Navigation
  • Transport of Goods
CONT

Dry bulk carriers convey coal, iron ore, or other materials that do not require containers. Refinements of these types, such as multipurpose ships, which can carry fluid and general cargoes on the same run, are in service for special purposes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Transport de marchandises
CONT

Dans les navires qui transportent du vrac sec, on peut distinguer deux grandes catégories: 1- Les purs transporteurs de vrac sec, qui comprennent les minéraliers (minerai de fer) et les vracquiers (céréales, charbon, minerai et autres produits en vrac). 2- Les transporteurs mixtes vrac sec-pétrole, dénommés aussi Obo [...] et O-O [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
  • Transporte de mercancías
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