Question 3523 Deck General

The correct answer is B) labor in loading and handling. Palletizing the chemicals in sacks aboard MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) helps reduce the labor involved in loading and handling the cargo. By stacking the sacks on a pallet, the entire unit can be moved more efficiently using forklifts or other material handling equipment, rather than individually carrying or moving each sack. This improves the overall logistics and reduces the physical effort required to load and unload the chemicals. The other options are incorrect because palletizing does not primarily aim to reduce pilferage (A), improve marking and labeling (C), or prevent contamination (D). These may be secondary benefits, but the primary purpose of palletizing is to streamline the loading and handling process.