What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Overcarriage is reduced or eliminated.
Filler cargo is utilized to maximize stowage factor and prevent shifting by filling voids, which reduces dunnage requirements. However, it does not inherently prevent overcarriage; overcarriage is primarily a function of stowage planning and manifest management, not the physical act of filling empty spaces within a specific cargo hold.
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