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What is the primary cause of loss for deck cargo items?
What is the primary cause of loss for deck cargo items?
- Excessive loading below deck
- Severe weather conditions
- Inadequate cargo stowage practices (correct)
- Improper dunnage utilization
What action can help prevent the collapse and loss of deck cargo items?
What action can help prevent the collapse and loss of deck cargo items?
- Securing arrangements above recommended standards (correct)
- Overloading the deck with more cargo
- Carrying dangerous goods without proper declaration
- Ignoring the importance of dunnage utilization
Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of deck cargo in the text?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a type of deck cargo in the text?
- Heavy machinery
- Dangerous goods
- Household goods (correct)
- Livestock
Why is it important for cargo carried on deck to be expressly stated in the bill of lading or waybill?
Why is it important for cargo carried on deck to be expressly stated in the bill of lading or waybill?
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What common cargo item is often lost overboard due to improper stowage on deck?
What common cargo item is often lost overboard due to improper stowage on deck?
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