2.2 Cargo distribution
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2.2 Cargo distribution

  2.2.1 It is of utmost importance that the master takes great care in planning and supervising the stowage and securing of cargoes in order to prevent cargo sliding, tipping, racking, collapsing, etc.

  2.2.2 The cargo should be distributed so as to ensure that the stability of the ship throughout the entire voyage remains within acceptable limits so that the hazards of excessive accelerations are reduced as far as practicable.

  2.2.3 Cargo distribution should be such that the structural strength of the ship is not adversely affected.

Parent topic: Chapter 2 - Principles of Safe Stowage and Securing of Cargoes
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