Question 2559Deck Safety70% to pass
The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0182 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Available GM 2.4 ft.
To determine the available GM (Metacentric Height), you need to use the information provided in the Stability Data Reference Book, specifically the white pages. By looking up the load condition in the given table ST-0182, you can find the corresponding GM value, which is 2.4 ft.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the GM value provided in the Stability Data Reference Book for the given load condition. The Stability Data Reference Book is the authoritative source for determining the stability characteristics of a vessel, and the answer must be based on the information contained within this reference.
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