A course jute cloth used on board a ship chiefly as a protective cover for items on deck or exposed cargo.

BURLAP is very helpfull to cover ship hold bilge, After cleaning of SHIP hold covering all Joint and junction point through burlap is wise decision. Before loading of Grain all junction and joint of ship hold boards should be plugged and covered with burlap. This prevents grain blocking bilge suctions, while at the same time allowing the passage of water.