The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0080 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option A — Available GM 3.2 ft

Reference to table ST-0080 in the Stability Data Reference Book for the SS AMERICAN MARINER dictates accounting for specific loading distributions, yielding an available metacentric height (GM) of 3.2 feet.