The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0068 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option A — Available GM 4.11 ft

Extracting stability particulars from the Stability Data Reference Book for the specified loading table requires entering the hydrostatic and cross-curve tables using deadweight and trim to accurately determine the available metacentric height (GM) of 4.11 feet per standard stability calculation procedures.