The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 30'-08". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0092 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 C — FWD 29'-05", AFT 29'-09"
Determining final drafts from table ST-0092 requires applying cargo weight changes and vertical/longitudinal moments using sheet 2 of the Stability Data Reference Book, resulting in final drafts of FWD 29'-05" and AFT 29'-09".
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