Cargo Securing

What is the primary function of a passenger ship?

• Carry passengers on the sea

• Transport of cargo

• Serve as a naval ship

• Operate as a troopship

What is the main concern when securing cargo on a ship?

• Preventing cargo from shifting

• Maximizing cargo space

• Ensuring cargo is easily accessible

• Minimizing cargo weight

What is the purpose of blocking when securing cargo?

• Enhance cargo ventilation

• Prevent movement of cargo

• Increase cargo visibility

• Provide additional storage space

What is the significance of shoring in cargo securing?

• Prevent side-to-side movement

• Support cargo from below

• Resist forces from sea conditions

• Secure cargo from upward movement

What is the main purpose of dunnage in stowing cargo?

• Prevent cargo from tipping

• Provide friction between cargo and deck

• Assist in load spreading

• Secure cargo from sliding

Why are wooden dunnage preferred over plywood for cargo stowage?

• Easier to handle

• Higher load-bearing capacity

• Horizontal grain minimizes splitting

• More cost-effective

What is the primary requirement for vehicles to be loaded on a ship?

• Fully fueled

• Parked with handbrakes off

• In a seaworthy condition

• Equipped with GPS

What should be done with the parking brakes of vehicles during the voyage?

• Kept in gear

• Released to save fuel

• Disconnected from the vehicle

• Applied and locked

What is the purpose of lashing points on vehicles?

• Aesthetic enhancement

• Improved aerodynamics

• Efficient restraint by lashings

• Increased cargo capacity

Why should lashings not be attached to lamp brackets or bumpers on vehicles?

• Increase cargo capacity

• Improve vehicle aesthetics

• Enhance vehicle stability

• Not designed for securing