A bulk cargo is a type of dry cargo that is solid cargo that is not packed, but is carried loose. Ref. is made to ISO 10303-215:2004. BulkCargo has the following child elements:
| Child | Namespace | Type | Use | Cardinality | Choice | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngleOfRepose | ocx | ocx:Quantity_T | opt. | [0, 1] | False | The natural angle of repose specifies the angle naturally subtended with the horizontal by the upper surface of the conic pile, made by the bulk cargo when loaded into a hold by a chute using gravity alone. |
| Permeability | ocx | ocx:Quantity_T | opt. | [0, 1] | False | The permeability specifies the amount by which the Cargo takes up water. |
| StowageFactor | ocx | ocx:Quantity_T | opt. | [0, 1] | False | The StowageFactor specifies the average specific volume for a dry cargo. The stowage factor is usually expressed as the volume in cubic meters that is occupied by one metric ton of the cargo. |
BulkCargo has the following attributes:
| Attribute | Namespace | Type | Use | Default | Fixed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bulkCargoType | ocx | Restriction of type xs:string | opt. | bulk cargo types after ISO 10303-215:2004. |