The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0100 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 251.9 ft
Longitudinal Center of Gravity from Forward Perpendicular (LCG-FP) calculations utilize moments derived from vessel stability tables. Multiplying individual tank weights by their longitudinal arm distances, summing the moments, and dividing by total liquid weight yields the definitive LCG of 251.9 feet per vessel stability data.
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