The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 7240 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 273.20 feet. See table ST-0165 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 275.3 feet

Stability booklet table ST-0165 details the compartment distribution for heavy cargo loading. Summing the calculated moments and dividing by the 7240 tons total weight correctly derives the final longitudinal center of gravity position of 275.3 feet.