Deck General USCG Question #852 (Set 26)

What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — The size, weight, and center of gravity of vehicle/cargo unit

Vehicle size, gross weight, and vertical center of gravity (VCG) directly determine the overturning moments and inertial loads generated during ship motions, forming the primary parameters for calculating safe lashing arrangements.

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