The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6048 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 270.71 feet. See table ST-0193 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 267.03 feet

Evaluating stability reference table ST-0193 for 6048 tons of cargo involves determining incremental weight moments about the forward perpendicular. Proper summation and division by total displacement produce the correct longitudinal center of gravity position of 267.03 feet.