Deck General · Cargo Handling
'Broken stowage' refers to:
- AThe space lost between and around irregularly shaped cargo that cannot be filled✓ Correct
- BDamaged cargo
- CCargo that has shifted
- DA broken cargo crane
Explanation
Broken stowage is the cargo space wasted because of the shape of packages, dunnage, and structure. It reduces the cubic capacity actually usable and is expressed as a percentage of the hold.
Authority: Knight's Modern Seamanship; cargo stowage practice
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