Deck General · Cargo — Angle of Repose
A bulk cargo with a low angle of repose is of concern because it:
- AIs more likely to shift and develop a dangerous list as the vessel rolls✓ Correct
- BCannot be loaded
- CBurns easily
- DFloats away
Explanation
The angle of repose is the slope a free-flowing granular cargo naturally forms. A low angle indicates a cargo prone to shifting in a seaway, which can cause a sudden list and capsizing—addressed by trimming level and the IMSBC Code precautions.
Authority: IMSBC Code; cargo work
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