In shipping, the stowage factor indicates how many cubic metres of space one metric tonne (or cubic feet of space one long ton) of a particular type of cargo occupies in a hold of a cargo ship. It is calculated as the ratio of the stowage space required under normal conditions, including the stowage losses caused by the means of transportation and...
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Cubic space (measurement tons occupied by one tonne of cargo).
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(from the article `ship`) In some cases a ship may be intended for cargo of such a high stowage factor (i.e., volume per weight unit) that providing for the required internal ...
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Cubic space (measurement tons occupied by one tonne (2240 lbs or 1000 kgs of cargo))
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