You are preparing to load a heavy cargo with abnormal physical dimensions onboard your vessel. Which of the following is of primary importance when planning the load?
• Vessel stability and seaworthiness when carrying heavy or awkward cargo • How high weight and abnormal dimensions affect center of gravity and righting arm (GZ curve) • Differences between cargo documentation concerns vs. safety of the vessel concerns
• Which choice, if neglected, could most directly endanger the vessel and crew during the entire voyage, not just during loading? • How does placing a very heavy, oddly shaped unit in a certain location affect the vessel’s ability to remain upright in rough seas? • Among the options, which issue must be under control before you even start worrying about paperwork or space utilization?
• Identify which option is directly tied to safety and stability of the ship in all conditions of loading and weather • Distinguish between commercial/administrative concerns (paperwork, stowage efficiency) and operational safety concerns (trim, list, GM, righting moments) • Ask: if this factor is misjudged for a single abnormal heavy unit, could it lead to capsizing or dangerous angles of heel during the voyage?
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