Question 2609Deck Safety70% to pass
The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown in table ST-0076 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard.

AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 1912.5 tons.
To determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard, the stability data must be consulted. The white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book provide the necessary information to calculate the required liquid loading.
Based on the cargo details provided in table ST-0076, the total weight of the cargo is 1912.5 tons. This amount of liquid loading in the double bottom tanks is required to meet the one compartment standard, as per the stability regulations.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the total weight of the cargo as per the stability data.
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