How to determine cargo quantity in a particular hold ?« Back to Questions List
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There are two aspects to this question - Number 1: How to determine the cargo quantity which can be carried in a particular hold? Number 1: The maximum cargo quantity which can be carried in a particular hold can be estimated by using a simple mathematical formula i.e. mass = volume x density or mass = volume / Stowage factor (as stowage factor is the reciprocal of density). Number 2 : In order to determine the quantity of cargo in a particular hold after the cargo has been loaded in to the vessel is a very vague concept and unfortunately it cannot be obtained very accurately. |