Question 477Deck General70% to pass
Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) "Deadweight" cargo.
Goods with a stowage factor below 40 are considered "deadweight" cargo. This means they have a high density and a low volume relative to their weight. Deadweight cargo takes up less space in the hold of a ship but contributes significantly to the overall weight capacity or "deadweight" of the vessel.
The other options are incorrect because: A) "Heavy-lift" cargo refers to especially large or heavy individual items, not necessarily low stowage factor goods; C) "Measurement" cargo refers to goods charged by volume rather than weight; and D) "Full-and-down" cargo means the ship is loaded to its maximum volume capacity, not necessarily its weight capacity.
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