The perforated plate cover of the cargo hatch bilges are normally covered with burlap, so as To prevent drainage of liquefied cargo into the bilges To allow water and large particles of cargo to drain into the bilges To prevent small particles of cargo draining into the bilges To protect the plates from stevedore damage Saya Tidak Tahu

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The question pertains to the purpose of covering the perforated plate cover of cargo hatch bilges with burlap. The correct answer is to prevent small particles of cargo from draining into the bilges, which could lead to clogging and other issues in the ship's drainage system. Burlap acts as an additional filter to prevent these problems.