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Copyright Lapware 2002
USCG 808 Book 2
STEPS
You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The
cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage
is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?
Reference: Marine Cargo Operations
Factor
Stowage
Stowage)
Broken
%
-
(1
x
Volume
Hold
Cargo
of
Tons
=
Volume
Cargo
Stowage)
Broken
%
-
(1
x
Volume
Hold
Quantity
=
Quantity = 44,000 ft
3
x (1-0.15)
4' x 2' x 1.5'
Quantity = 44,000 ft
3
x 0.85
12 ft
3
Quantity = 3,116.67 cases
(A) 3096
(B) 3116
ANSWER
(C) 3136
(D) 3156
DECK GENERAL
Broken Stowage