The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'- 11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items shown in table ST-0026 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.

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Option A: 2.38 feet. Using initial drafts of FWD 09'-00" and AFT 15'-11.5" combined with the loading data in table ST-0026, evaluate the vessel's floodable length and stability characteristics via the Stability Data Reference Book to establish a minimum required GM of 2.38 feet.