The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST- 0192 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option D — Available GM 5.5 ft

Entering table ST-0192 into the SS AMERICAN MARINER stability calculation worksheets provides the final KG and effective vertical corrections. Using the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book confirms the available metacentric height (GM) equals 5.5 feet.