Question 2054 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) place the heaviest woods in the lower holds. The reasoning behind this is that when carrying a cargo of lumber on a tender vessel, you want to minimize the effects of the vessel's motion by distributing the weight properly. Placing the heaviest lumber in the lower holds will help keep the vessel's center of gravity low, which improves stability and reduces the tendency for the vessel to roll or pitch excessively. The other options are incorrect because: A) maximizing the deck load would increase the top-heaviness of the vessel, C) distributing the lumber compactly in the upper holds would raise the center of gravity, and D) keeping the frame spaces free from lumber would not address the issue of proper weight distribution.