The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 3245 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 272.20 feet. See table ST-0166 below for the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo.

Correct Answer: Option A — LCG-FP 267.7 feet

Applying cargo distribution parameters from table ST-0166 allows the calculation of shipboard longitudinal stability moments. Dividing the combined moment by the 3245 tons of total cargo accurately confirms the final LCG-FP value of 267.7 feet.