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.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 2.38 feet
Applying initial draft readings and table ST-0126 data to the stability handbook floodable length curves verifies that a minimum GM of 2.38 feet is required to satisfy one-compartment flooding standards.
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