Question 521 Deck General

The correct answer is D) measurement cargo. A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a measurement cargo. The stowage factor is a measure of the volume occupied by a ton of cargo, and a high stowage factor over 40 cubic feet per ton indicates that the cargo takes up a large amount of space relative to its weight. Measurement cargoes are charged based on their volume rather than their weight, as the volume is the limiting factor in how much can be loaded on a ship. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe a cargo with a high stowage factor. Hygroscopic cargoes are those that absorb moisture, weight cargoes are charged based on their weight, and stowage cargoes are a general term that could apply to any type of cargo.