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GASCO Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 20 of 30

When cargo carried as liquid in cargo tanks and not shipped in drums , containers , or packages , what are they called as

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Direct Answer

Option D: Bulk cargo

Bulk cargo refers to commodities transported in large quantities without individual packaging, such as liquids carried directly in a ship's cargo tanks. This classification is standard in maritime law and IGC Code terminology, distinguishing these operations from those involving unitized or break-bulk cargo handling methods.

All Options

A
Liquid cargo
B
Tank cargo
C
Oil cargo
D
Bulk cargo (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Bulk cargo refers to commodities transported in large quantities without individual packaging, such as liquids carried directly in a ship's cargo tanks. This classification is standard in maritime law and IGC Code terminology, distinguishing these operations from those involving unitized or break-bulk cargo handling methods.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (GASCO).

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