Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2316 (Set 71)

The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown in table ST-0117 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — FWD 17'-11", AFT 22'-07"

Processing loading data from table ST-0117 requires calculating cargo moments about the transverse and longitudinal centers of flotation. Reference book interpolation accurately establishes final departure drafts of FWD 17'-11" and AFT 22'-07".

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