WorldAugust 10, 2026

kamsarmax

KAM-sar-max

Definition

A specific class of bulk carrier ships designed with dimensions that allow them to transit the Port of Kamsar in Guinea while carrying maximum cargo capacity.

Etymology

The name is a portmanteau derived from 'Kamsar', a major bauxite-exporting port in Guinea, and 'max', indicating the vessel is built to the maximum size allowed to enter that port.

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