The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed in table ST-0038 below. There is already 6422 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 26.6 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed.

Question

The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed in table ST-0038 below.  There is already 6422 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 26.6 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed.

Accepted Answer

Option A: KG 24.9 feet. Performing a standard moments calculation using initial cargo weight and KG combined with added cargo data from table ST-0038 determines the combined vertical center of gravity, yielding a precise final cargo KG of 24.9 feet.