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I know little about ship operations - but what is ballasting them when they’re sailing away now without empty containers?
by digikata 5y ago
I know little about ship operations - but what is ballasting them when they’re sailing away now without empty containers?
- HeyLaughingBoy 5y agoCompletely empty with no cargo? The ship itself is designed to be stable under nominal conditions. Also, remember that fuel is heavy and part of the load & balance equation. Carrying empty containers or with minimal cargo, or depending on cargo distribution, ballast tanks can be filled to get the center of gravity in the right place.