Refrigerated Cargo Definition
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What types of goods are usually transported as refrigerated cargo?

  • Electronics and machinery
  • Perishable goods like fruits and vegetables (correct)
  • Clothing and textiles
  • Building materials and construction supplies

How are refrigerated vessels equipped to maintain the required temperature?

  • By cooling systems powered by electricity or diesel generators (correct)
  • By using solar power
  • By storing cargo in airtight containers
  • By insulation alone

Why is it crucial to transport perishable goods as refrigerated cargo?

  • To maintain freshness and quality (correct)
  • To speed up the delivery process
  • To reduce shipping costs
  • To prevent theft during transportation

In what way do specialized containers differ from standard containers when transporting refrigerated cargo?

<p>They have cooling systems to maintain specific temperatures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different classes of refrigerated cargo and provide an example of each?

<p>Frozen Cargoes: Beef, Chilled Cargoes: Fresh Vegetables, Temperature Regulated Cargoes: Apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does moisture condensing on chilled cargo during transportation impact the cargo?

<p>It encourages bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of cooling systems used to maintain the required temperature for refrigerated cargo?

<p>Electricity, diesel generators, liquid nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to transport perishable goods like fruits and seafood as refrigerated cargo?

<p>To preserve their quality and freshness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between frozen and chilled cargoes regarding temperature requirements?

<p>Frozen cargoes are carried in a hard frozen condition, while chilled cargoes need a specific recommended temperature without variation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can temperature fluctuations during the transportation of chilled cargoes impact the cargo?

<p>It may lead to moisture condensation and encourage bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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