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-0012 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.

Correct Answer: Option D — FWD 29'-02", AFT 29'-07"

Determining arrival stability and draft modifications from table ST-0012 requires processing cargo distribution increments via standard hydrostatic interpolation. This yields corrected draft values of FWD 29'-02" and AFT 29'-07" in accordance with accepted vessel loading practice.