Deck General · Cargo — Stowage Factor
The stowage factor of a bulk cargo expresses:
- AIts market price
- BIts melting point
- CThe volume occupied per unit weight (e.g., cubic feet per ton)✓ Correct
- DThe number of lashings required
Explanation
Stowage factor (e.g., ft³/long ton or m³/tonne) tells how much hold volume a given weight of cargo will occupy, used to decide whether a hold fills by weight ('deadweight cargo') or by volume ('measurement cargo') and to plan loading.
Authority: Cargo work; ship operations
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