The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 4850 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 274.46 feet. See table ST-0195 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 271.23 feet

Applying moment summation methods from stability data references, cargo distribution table ST-0195 is evaluated against the initial 4850 tons. Dividing the net longitudinal moments by total weight determines the final longitudinal center of gravity at 271.23 feet from the forward perpendicular.