The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'- 11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items shown in table ST-0147 below will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard.

Correct Answer: Option D — 2.45 feet

Determining minimum allowable GM for a one-compartment subdivision standard on the SS AMERICAN MARINER using table ST-0147 requires applying cargo weights and displacement data from the stability reference manual, directly yielding the required safe operational metacentric height of 2.45 feet.