Deck General · Cargo — Dunnage
Dunnage (wood, mats, or air bags) is used in a cargo hold to:
- AIncrease ballast
- BSeparate, support, and protect cargo and provide ventilation/drainage✓ Correct
- CCool the engine
- DMark the load line
Explanation
Dunnage keeps cargo off the tank top and clear of the shell (away from sweat/bilge water), separates parcels, distributes weight, and provides air channels. Proper dunnaging prevents cargo damage from moisture, contact, and crushing.
Authority: Cargo work; ship operations
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