The deliberate effort geared towards discarding some cargoes in order to lighten the vessel is?

A. caveat emptor
B. uberrimae fidei
C. demurrage
D. jettison

Correct Answer:

D – jettison

Explanation

Jettison: throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship. If a boat is leaking or an airplane is running out of fuel, you can buy more time by jettisoning cargo, or throwing it overboard.