Question 2564Deck Safety70% to pass
The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0189 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Available GM 4.7 ft.
To determine the available GM (Metacentric Height), you need to refer to the stability data in The Stability Data Reference Book using the loading condition provided in table ST-0189. Based on the given load condition, the available GM is 4.7 ft, as shown in the stability data.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the value provided in the stability data for the given loading condition. The available GM is a specific value that can be determined by consulting the appropriate reference material, in this case, the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book.
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