The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-05", AFT 20'-11". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0114 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — FWD 18'-07", AFT 20'-11"
Initial drafts combined with cargo distribution changes from table ST-0114 are processed through the Stability Data Reference Book to account for moments, yielding the correct resulting drafts of FWD 18'-07" and AFT 20'-11".
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