The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 15'-06", AFT 18'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 62 tons of seawater.

Correct Answer: Option D — FWD 16'-00.7", AFT 18'-01.5"

Adding 62 tons of ballast to the forepeak tank creates a predictable forward draft increase and aft draft decrease based on moment to change trim data found in the Stability Data Reference Book.