The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-08", AFT 29'-05'. Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0081 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.

Correct Answer: Option B — FWD 29'-05", AFT 28'-05"

Applying cargo loading and discharging data from table ST-0081 via sheet 2 of the Stability Data Reference Book incorporates deadweight moments and parallel sinkage to accurately compute the final drafts of FWD 29'-05" and AFT 28'-05".