Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2640 (Set 80)

The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0083 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 — 9.1 feet

Tank sounding tables correlate fluid levels directly with vertical height above the keel and vertical moments. Reference table ST-0083 provides the specific data required to determine the precise liquid load KG of 9.1 feet.

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