Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2643 (Set 80)

The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0106 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 A — 3.9 feet

Vessel stability assessments depend on accurate extraction of tank particulars from reference manuals. Table ST-0106 provides the necessary sounding and vertical center data for the specified liquid load, establishing a KG of 3.9 feet.

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