Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of
the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is __________...

Question

Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of
the  vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

to prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel's frames or shell
plating

Deck 2014: Deck General

Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is ____________________ .

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