Question 1977 Deck Safety

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The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers and crew, and their effects, that a ship can carry, is the _______________.

A bale cubic
B loaded displacement
C gross tonnage
D deadweight
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) deadweight. Deadweight is the total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers and crew, and their effects that a ship can safely carry. This is a key measure of a ship's capacity and capability. The deadweight represents the maximum amount of weight a ship can safely transport, which is an important factor in the ship's operations and design. The other options are incorrect because: A) Bale cubic refers to the internal volume of a ship's cargo holds, not its total weight capacity. B) Loaded displacement is the total weight of the ship, including the deadweight, when fully loaded. C) Gross tonnage is a measure of a ship's overall size and volume, not its weight capacity.

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