The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 29'-06", AFT 29'-02". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0110 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 A — FWD 29'-03", AFT 30'-00"
Cargo operations defined in table ST-0110 alter total displacement and trim. Applying these values to the hydrostatic tables in the Stability Data Reference Book calculates the correct final drafts of FWD 29'-03" and AFT 30'-00".
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