Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2638 (Set 79)

The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0075 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 5.6 feet

Assessing liquid cargo or ballast vertical position requires entering vessel-specific sounding tables. Reference table ST-0075 provides the precise vertical center coordinates for the listed tank levels, resulting in a combined liquid KG of 5.6 feet.

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