The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST- 0188 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option B — Available GM 4.3 ft

Applying the deadweight data from stability table ST-0188 to the SS AMERICAN MARINER hydrostatic curves in the Stability Data Reference Book requires calculating the final vertical center of gravity to determine the correct available GM of 4.3 feet.