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-0025 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 B: 2.05 feet. Cross-referencing the vessel draft parameters with stability table ST-0025 within the reference manual establishes the minimum allowable GM of 2.05 feet to maintain positive stability and meet mandatory one-compartment standard damage stability limits.