The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 4824 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 277.45 feet. See table ST-0164 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 C — LCG-FP 269.2 feet

Table ST-0164 provides specific distribution data for calculating cargo longitudinal centers of gravity. Multiplying compartment tonnages by table arms and dividing the resulting total moment by 4824 tons establishes the final LCG-FP at 269.2 feet.