🔍 Key Concepts

• Cargo surveys and certifications for proper stowage and handling • The typical mission or scope of each listed organization (USCG, NCB, OSHA, ABS) • Difference between safety regulation/enforcement vs. cargo handling/stowage expertise

💭 Think About

• Which of these organizations is specifically known for inspecting and certifying cargo loading and stowage practices, especially for specialized cargoes like refrigerated goods? • Which organizations mainly deal with vessel safety standards and classification, and which deal with workplace safety, versus cargo stowage and documentation? • Think about who would issue certificates or reports about the method of stowage rather than the ship’s structure or worker safety rules.

✅ Before You Answer

• Match each choice to its primary role: vessel safety/regulation, workplace safety, classification, or cargo stowage/survey • Ask: who is typically named on cargo documentation (e.g., certificates of loading, stowage plans) for specialized cargoes? • Eliminate any organization whose main purpose is not direct inspection/certification of cargo stowage methods.