Class notation for Standard Bulk Carriers carrying bulk cargo with a density of less than 1.0 t/m³ in all cargo holds.

Purpose

This class notation is available to ensure compliance with requirements applicable to ships intended for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes as described in IACS UR S25 "Standard Loading Conditions and Harmonized Class Notations". BC-C is mandatory for standard Bulk Carriers above 150 metres in length carrying dry bulk cargoes with a density of less than 1.0t/m³, unless BC-A or BC-B is requested.

The notation implies that the ship is primarily intended for homogenous loading and designed for cargo with a density of less than 1.0t/m³.

Benefits

The notation BC-C implies that the vessel is designed to carry solid bulk cargoeswhit a density of less than 1.0 t/m³.

This notation is only relevant for vessels designed for dedicated trade and cargo. A dedicated Coal Carrier is a typical example.

Features

The class notation is available to ensure compliance with requirements applicable to ships intended for the carriage of solid bulk cargoes as described in IACS UR S25 "Standard Loading Conditions and Harmonized Class Notations".

The notation implies that the vessel is designed to carry solid bulk cargoes with a density of less than 1.0 t/m³ only. A homogenous cargo loaded condition where the cargo density corresponds to all cargo holds, including hatchways, being 100% full, at maximum draught with all ballast tanks empty is required.