The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown in table ST-0082 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts.

Correct Answer: Option A — FWD 25'-09", AFT 27'-02"

Vessel stability book tables correlate distributed weights and cargo additions with hydrostatic trim curves. Summing the initial trim moments and applying deadweight scales yields the required operational drafts of FWD 25'-09" and AFT 27'-02".