The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0190 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option D — Available GM 5.1 ft

Utilizing table ST-0190 parameters alongside the vessel's hydrostatic tables in The Stability Data Reference Book provides the final corrected vertical center of gravity and corresponding available metacentric height (GM) of 5.1 feet.