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-0032 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 C — 2.82 feet

Entering the Stability Data Reference Book with the given forward and aft drafts yields a mean draft and trim. Applying these values to the vessel's subdivision and stability curves establishes the minimum required metacentric height (GM) of 2.82 feet to satisfy one-compartment standard criteria.