The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 3885 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 278.45 feet. See table ST-0168 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 B — LCG-FP 268.4 feet

Table ST-0168 provides the necessary stowage factors and longitudinal distances for cargo distribution. Integrating these values into the vessel's moment calculations results in a verified final LCG-FP of 268.4 feet from the forward perpendicular.