When carrying a full or nearly full load of bulk ore in a general cargo type vessel, how should the ore be loaded?
• Intact and damaged stability requirements for bulk carriers and general cargo vessels • Purpose of the stability information booklet / loading manual approved for each specific vessel • Risks of improper longitudinal and transverse distribution of dense cargoes like ore
• Which option gives guidance that is specific to your particular vessel’s design and approved stability data, rather than a one-size-fits-all cargo pattern? • How could concentrating very heavy ore forward, aft, or strictly on the centerline affect trim, bending moments, and overall stability? • On an actual ship, what document would the master and chief mate be legally expected to consult before deciding how to distribute a full ore cargo?
• Verify which choice refers to an official, vessel‑specific document required by regulation and class for loading conditions. • Check which answers suggest a fixed loading pattern that might not be safe for all ship designs. • Confirm that the selected choice would help you stay within permitted stability limits, shear forces, and bending moments for that particular vessel.
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