Deck General USCG Question #415 (Set 12)

Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — dew point is higher than the temperature of the cargo

Cargo sweat occurs when warm, moist air contacts cold cargo surfaces whose temperature is below the dew point of the surrounding air, causing moisture condensation inside cartons of canned goods.

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