The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0157 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load.

Correct Answer: Option A — 273.5 ft

Vessel stability and trim parameters require accurate longitudinal positioning of all liquid cargo and ballast weights. Table ST-0157 provides the necessary volumetric and moment data to compute an LCG-FP of 273.5 feet.