🔍 Key Concepts

• Amidships superstructure and how it affects visibility and access on deck • Safe vehicle stowage on deck, including securing, weight distribution, and exposure to seas • Relative exposure of forward, midship, and after deck areas to green water and spray

💭 Think About

• Which part of the main deck is usually most exposed to boarding seas and heavy spray: forward, midships, or aft? • How does placing vehicles high and forward versus low and aft affect the vessel’s trim and stability? • Where on deck would vehicles be easiest to secure and least likely to interfere with navigation visibility and cargo operations?

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare how much sea exposure each option has (forward vs just aft of midships vs aftmost vs alongside hatches). • Think about stability and trim: where does concentrated weight generally cause the least operational problems? • Consider access and securing: which location allows safe lashing and minimal obstruction to other deck operations?