Question 2594Deck Safety70% to pass
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-0014 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.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 3.24 feet.
The explanation is as follows:
1. Confirm the correct answer: The correct answer is D) 3.24 feet.
2. Explanation of reasoning: To determine the minimum GM (Metacentric Height) required to meet a one compartment standard, you need to use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book. Based on the given drafts (FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11") and the loading information from table ST-0014, the minimum GM required is 3.24 feet to meet the one compartment standard.
3. Explanation of why other options are incorrect: The other options (A, B, and C) are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the minimum GM required based on the provided information and the Stability Data Reference Book.
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