The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST- 0088 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Available GM 4.16 ft
Table ST-0088 specifies the onboard weights. Applying standard hydrostatic interpolation from the Stability Data Reference Book for the SS AMERICAN MARINER yields the corrected center of gravity, resulting in an available GM of 4.16 feet.
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