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Capesize

Bulk carrier too wide to transit the Panama Canal. Usually over 100,000 tonnes deadweight, but size increases over time, currently 170,000-180,000 dwt.

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Source: Maritime Economics, 3rd edition

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Author: andersson.j

Main topic: Naval Architecture

Topic: Marine Transport and Economics

School / Univ.: Chalmers

City: Gothenburg

Published: 15.10.2009

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