Question 2545Deck Safety70% to pass
The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0071 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Available GM 4.8 ft.
To determine the available GM (Metacentric Height), you need to use the information provided in the Stability Data Reference Book. Based on the load shown in table ST-0071, the available GM is 4.8 ft, as indicated in the reference book.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the value found in the Stability Data Reference Book for the given load condition. The reference book is the authoritative source for determining the available GM, and the answer must be based on the information provided in this reference.
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