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-0021 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 — 1.98 feet

Utilizing table ST-0021 from The Stability Data Reference Book for the SS AMERICAN MARINER at specified drafts requires calculating final displacement and center of gravity to determine the minimum metacentric height (GM) of 1.98 feet needed for one-compartment survivability.