The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed in table ST-0028 below. There is already 3315 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.0 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-0028 below.  There is already 3315 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.0 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 C: KG 28.6 feet. Calculating final vertical moments by combining initial cargo data with weights and vertical centers listed in table ST-0028 determines the new center of gravity, yielding an aggregate final cargo KG of 28.6 feet.