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What type of cargo is typically carried by conventional cargo vessels?
What type of cargo is typically carried by conventional cargo vessels?
- Bulk cargo such as sugar or grain
- Liquid cargo such as petroleum products
- Containerized goods
- Non-containerized goods that are too large or irregularly shaped (correct)
What is the main characteristic of bulk carriers?
What is the main characteristic of bulk carriers?
- They are designed to transport unpackaged loose cargo (correct)
- They carry containerized cargo
- They transport liquid cargo
- They are used for coastal trade only
What is the primary purpose of oil tankers?
What is the primary purpose of oil tankers?
- To carry containerized goods
- To transport liquid cargo, most often petroleum products (correct)
- To transport bulk cargo such as sugar or grain
- To transport construction machines and vehicles
What is the term used to describe the process of loading goods into broken down units?
What is the term used to describe the process of loading goods into broken down units?
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What is the largest type of oil tanker?
What is the largest type of oil tanker?
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