### Question
How does VESSEL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS define bulk cargo?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*, **bulk cargo** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1187c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER VI-VESSEL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS > Part B-Maritime Security Fleet Program**

