Deck General USCG Question #283 (Set 9)

Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — "Deadweight" cargo

Cargo with a stowage factor below 40 cubic feet per ton is classified as deadweight cargo because it utilizes maximum allowable weight before occupying total volumetric capacity. This heavy commodity quickly sinks the vessel to its loadline marks.

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