Increasing the size of the fighting compartment allowed the removal of floor ammunition stowage. As cargo officer, a chief mate oversees the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of cargoes. A hangar was installed aft, allowing for the stowage of four Seahawk helicopters. The superstructure width and ammunition stowage were reduced to save weight. The auxiliary turret space was given over to ammunition stowage. The cargo's density, also known as its stowage factor, is the key factor. The first torpedo buckled the port aviation gasoline stowage tanks. The bow gunner position was eliminated in favor of ammunition stowage. Lines and halyards need to be coiled neatly for stowage and reuse. The proper stowage of casks on ships about to sail was an important stevedoring skill. After live firing testing, the seating and stowage arrangements were redrawn. It may also be disassembled for ease of stowage. Contains advice on terminology, packaging, labeling, placarding, markings, stowage, segregation, handling, and emergency response. The ships' maximum stowage was 116 shells per gun. The searchlight was later reinstated at the cost of depth charge stowage.