Why Shipping Companies Must Be Led by Masters and Chief Engineers

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Why companies in all ends of Shipping NEED some practical expertise, even if it is not in the Management / Operational department:

Freight as a combination of science and art - Splash247

A vessel’s cargo intake is subject to physical constraints. The vessel’s particulars, the cargo’s stowage factor, and the prevailing restrictions in ports, like available draft, LOA, and density, will provide an estimated intake. Additionally, constants and bunkers onboard must be considered. Of course, the master will calculate something less optimistic, but that’s under the guise of safety and stability and a whole different topic.