The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0182 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option A — Available GM 2.4 ft

Determining the available GM requires referencing the Stability Data Reference Book for the SS American Mariner. By calculating the total moments and dividing by total displacement to find the final KG, then subtracting this from the KM value found in the hydrostatic tables, the resulting available GM is 2.4 feet.