The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST- 0096 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option A — Available GM 4.07 ft

From the loading data in table ST-0096, determine the final displacement and KG for the SS AMERICAN MARINER. Entering the hydrostatic tables within the Stability Data Reference Book verifies the available transverse metacentric height (GM) is 4.07 feet.