The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST- 0056 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option B — Available GM 4.1 ft

Vessel transverse stability assessment requires cross-referencing cargo distribution tables with hydrostatic particulars. Following loading table ST-0056 in the Stability Data Reference Book for the SS AMERICAN MARINER leads to an available metacentric height (GM) of 4.1 feet.