The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown in table ST-0006 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts.

Correct Answer: Option B — FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-00"

Analyzing loading conditions from table ST-0006 necessitates determining total cargo weight and moment distribution relative to the longitudinal center of flotation. Reference book tables yield correct calculated departure drafts of FWD 23'-03" and AFT 27'-00".