The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown in table ST-0113 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — FWD 17'-10", AFT 22'-00"
Evaluating cargo distribution given in table ST-0113 involves determining draft changes using moment-to-trim and tons-per-inch immersion scales. Reference manual calculations verify final departure drafts of FWD 17'-10" and AFT 22'-00".
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