Under Free In, Spout Trimmed, which describes how cargo is loaded?

• A. Cargo is loaded only by the spout
• B. Cargo is loaded by the ship's crew
• C. Cargo is loaded by port stevedores
• D. Cargo is loaded by crane operations only

Answer: (A)

Loading through the spout only. Free In, Spout Trimmed indicates a bulk cargo procedure where the material is fed into the hold exclusively via the ship’s loading spout, with the spout adjusted (trimmed) to distribute the cargo evenly. This practice helps achieve uniform loading and proper weight distribution. Using other methods like manual crew loading, port stevedores, or crane lifting would not align with the spout-trimmed instruction, which is specifically about directing cargo flow through the spout.