Which cargoes require strips of common building lathe as dunnage in order to carry away heat generated by the cargo?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Refrigerated fruit that is ripening
Ripening fruits generate respiration heat and moisture. Using thin wooden strips like building lath allows continuous air circulation around stowage blocks, dissipating heat accumulation and preventing spontaneous cargo degradation during transit.
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