The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-08", AFT 29'-05". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0013 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 28'-04", AFT 29'-05"
Evaluating weight changes from table ST-0013 requires applying cargo moments to the initial arrival condition. Standard hydrostatic interpolation in the stability manual confirms corrected final drafts of FWD 28'-04" and AFT 29'-05".
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