Question 284 Deck General

The correct answer is D) The maximum securing load of the vessel's lashing gear. The Cargo Securing Manual is required to provide information on the maximum securing load of the vessel's lashing gear. This ensures that cargo is properly secured and does not shift during the voyage, which could jeopardize the stability and safety of the vessel. The manual should detail the maximum load capacity of the various lashing points, tiedown devices, and other cargo securing equipment on board. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not relate to the key purpose of the Cargo Securing Manual, which is to provide information on the cargo securing arrangements and equipment, not the vessel's hatch covers or cranes, or the types of cargo the vessel can transport.