Before departure, a ship's ballast water and cargo must be distributed so that the vessel sits stably in the water, achieves proper trim (longitudinal balance), and operates at optimal fuel efficiency.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballast_(maritime)
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