Question 2877 Deck General

The correct answer is C) Net tonnage is the gross tonnage less certain deductible spaces. Gross tonnage is a measure of the overall size of a ship, including all enclosed spaces. Net tonnage is a measure of the actual carrying capacity of the ship, which is the gross tonnage minus the volume of certain spaces that are deducted, such as crew quarters, engine rooms, and other non-cargo spaces. This difference between gross and net tonnage reflects the actual usable volume of the ship for cargo and passengers. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the relationship between net and gross tonnage. Net tonnage is not simply the tonnage of cargo compared to the whole ship (A), nor is it just the gross tonnage minus engine and bunker spaces (B). Net tonnage is also not the net weight of the ship (D).