Question 523 Deck General

The correct answer is A) bale cubic. The bale cubic, also known as the bale cubic capacity, refers to the internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams, and the top of the tank top ceiling. This volume represents the available space for stowing cargo, as it excludes the space occupied by the structural components of the ship. The other options are incorrect because: B) Stowage area refers to the total available space for storing cargo, which includes the bale cubic and any additional spaces. C) Deadweight space is the total weight capacity of the ship, including the cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers, and crew. D) Gross tonnage is a measure of the overall size of the ship, not the specific cargo hold volume.