Stowage

Stowage has a few different meanings, all related to the act of storing an item on a ship - i.e. stowing it. It can refer to the act of putting goods out of harm’s way to ensure the stability and safety of the vessel. It is also the space for stowing something in, and the amount of room available for stowing items. On a container ship, stowage refers to the arrangement of the containers on board.