bulk carrier

American

noun

a single-decked ship designed to carry dry cargoes, as grain or coal, in bulk form.

bulk carrier British

noun

Also called: bulker. a ship that carries unpackaged cargo, usually consisting of a single dry commodity, such as coal or grain

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Etymology

Origin of bulk carrier

First recorded in 1955–60

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bulk carrier

On 3 August, shipping security firm Vanguard reported the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Pioneer was struck by a projectile near Oman.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

The bulk carrier Sabetta was tracked after loading what appeared to be military vehicles at the port in February.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Raman Kapoor, captain of a bulk carrier transporting 700,000 barrels of oil worth some $70 million, is rationing food.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026

The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Christianna crossed after unloading 74,000 tonnes of corn at the Iranian port of Bandar Imam Khomeini, passing Iran's Larak Island in the strait around 1600 GMT on Monday, Kpler data showed.

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026

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