Bulk carriers were originally converted cargo ships. However ... the Indian Ocean, and parts of the West African coast. The increase in piracy, particularly in the early 2000s, led to a higher ...
Trends positive for Handy size ships The world inventory of dry bulk carriers consists of 4,300 ships which are more than 20,000 dwt. Handysize bulk carriers between 20,000 and 37,000 dwt account ...