The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-04", AFT 30'-11". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0009 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 B — FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-10"
Applying cargo additions and removals listed in table ST-0009 to initial arrival drafts requires standard moment-to-trim calculations. Interpolation within Sheet 2 of the Stability Data Reference Book verifies final drafts of FWD 29'-01" and AFT 30'-10".
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