The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5486 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 277.84 feet. See table ST-0160 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 273.6 feet

Table ST-0160 distribution data allows computation of precise longitudinal weight moments. Summing these moments with existing cargo data and dividing by the total weight of 5486 tons yields the verified final longitudinal center of gravity of 273.6 feet.