The draft or draught of a ship is a determined depth of the vessel below the waterline, measured vertically to its hull's lowest—its propellers, or keel, or other reference point. Draft varies accordi
Draft markings on the stern of the Cutty Sark, an example of the Imperial system of such markings.
Draft marks on a ship's bow
Load line mark and draft marks on the side of a ship
A bulk carrier or bulker is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, typically grain, coal, ore, forest products, steel coils, or cement, in its cargo holds.
Sabrina I is a modern Handymax bulk carrier
Bulk carrier and loading apparatus, Seattle (2010)