Question 562Deck General70% to pass
Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) prevent cargo sifting into the bilge wells.
Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered to prevent the cargo from sifting into the bilge wells. This is a regulatory requirement to ensure the integrity of the cargo and to prevent contamination or shifting of the grain during transport. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not address the specific issue of preventing cargo from entering the bilge wells, which is the primary concern when loading bulk grain.
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