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-0033 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 A: 1.82 feet. Applying the draft readings to stability table ST-0033 from the reference publication calculates a minimum required GM of 1.82 feet, ensuring the vessel meets requisite reserve buoyancy and one-compartment subdivision standards.