The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST- 0054 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option C — Available GM 3.6 ft

Table ST-0054 details the precise weight and vertical moments for this loading condition. Processing these values through the SS AMERICAN MARINER's hydrostatic and stability tables in the Reference Book establishes an available GM of 3.6 feet.