The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-06.5", AFT 23'-05.4". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0072 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.

Correct Answer: Option A — FWD 21'-10.0", AFT 23'-06.0"

Hydrostatic calculations using the Stability Data Reference Book apply moments of loaded and discharged cargo weights about the longitudinal center of flotation. Entering initial forward and aft drafts into Sheet 2 yields the final displacement and trim corrections, determining final forward and aft drafts accurately as 21'-10.0" and 23'-06.0".