### Question
How is the term bulk cargo defined?


### Answer
The term **bulk cargo** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c* as the following:

> cargo that is loaded and carried in bulk without mark or count

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER VI-VESSEL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS > Part B-Maritime Security Fleet Program**

