The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6584 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 277.84 feet. See table ST-0161 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 D — LCG-FP 274.6 feet

Utilizing stability reference table ST-0161, cargo compartment weights are multiplied by their respective longitudinal distances from the forward perpendicular. The sum of these moments divided by total cargo tonnage confirms the final LCG-FP position of 274.6 feet.