The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed in table ST-0035 below. There is already 3224 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 29.8 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-0035 below.  There is already 3224 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 29.8 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 D: KG 29.0 feet. Computing the combined vertical center of gravity (KG) utilizing initial cargo particulars and the loading distribution detailed in table ST-0035 through standard weight-moment equations establishes a final cargo KG of 29.0 feet.