You are scheduled to load 3900 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 359 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in fresh water.

Correct Answer: Option A — 18'-01"

Adding scheduled cargo, crew effects, stores, and an increased fuel weight provides the total displacement increase. Entering this total into the fresh water deadweight scale in the blue pages determines the required mean draft of 18'-01".