The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5540 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 272.20 feet. See table ST-0169 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 267.8 feet

Cargo distribution table ST-0169 supplies compartment-specific longitudinal arms. Multiplying weights by these arms, combining with existing shipboard data, and dividing by total displacement accurately verifies the final LCG-FP location at 267.8 feet.