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Ballast

What is Ballast?

A ballast is an heavy weighted material that is used for the stability and safety of a vessel, especially the ones without cargo. To support the weight of any vessels at sea, the ballast is used and it remains under the water level to counteract the effects of the weight of the vessel.

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