The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed in table ST-0131 below. There is already 3485 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 24.4 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-0131 below.  There is already 3485 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 24.4 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 B: KG 25.6 feet. Applying standard cargo moment principles by integrating initial weight and KG with the specific loading entries found in table ST-0131 establishes the resultant vertical center of gravity at 25.6 feet.