The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items shown in table ST-0014 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.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 3.24 feet
Applying damage stability criteria and flooding standards found in the stability reference book for table ST-0014 establishes a minimum required metacentric height (GM) of 3.24 feet to successfully meet one-compartment standard survivability.
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