The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0097 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 D — 10.6 feet
Hydrostatic and tank capacity tables provide the structural data needed to compute vessel liquid loading parameters. Table ST-0097 lists the appropriate vertical height coordinates, yielding a total liquid load KG of 10.6 feet.
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