The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed in table ST-0008 below. There is already 4184 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.8 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-0008 below.  There is already 4184 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.8 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 25.8 feet. Determining final cargo KG involves multiplying existing weight by its vertical center, adding the products of weights and vertical centers from table ST-0008, and dividing by total cargo weight to arrive at 25.8 feet.