Question 2603 Deck Safety

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The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items shown in table ST-0034 below will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard.

A 2.97 feet
B 2.82 feet
C 3.15 feet
D 2.62 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 2.62 feet. To determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard, you need to use the information provided about the ship's drafts and the loaded weights from the table ST-0034. Using the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book, you can calculate the minimum GM required to meet the one compartment standard. The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the actual minimum GM required based on the given information. The explanation provided covers the reasoning behind the correct answer and why the other options are not accurate.

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