Broken Stowage 1 : (1) The loss of space caused by irregularity in the shape of packages. (2) Any void or empty space in a vessel or container not occupied by cargo
US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Glossary of Shipping Terms, Washington, DC, USA 2008. http://www.marad.dot.gov/documents/Glossary_final. pdf, (Mrtm - Amer) {572}