The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown in table ST-0094 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — FWD 25'-06", AFT 26'-11"
Hydrostatic draft tables for the SS AMERICAN MARINER correlate total displacement and longitudinal center of gravity to determine forward and aft drafts accurately. Entering the stability reference publication with table ST-0094 values yields 25'-06" forward and 26'-11" aft, satisfying vessel trim and stability criteria under Subchapter W.
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