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The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown in table ST-0128 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.

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The correct answer is D) 895 tons. To determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard, the stability data for the given cargo loading conditions needs to be referenced. The Stability Data Reference Book provides the necessary information to perform this calculation. Based on the cargo loading information provided in table ST-0128, the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet the one compartment standard is 895 tons. This is the correct answer as it is the value that satisfies the stability requirements for the given loading condition. The other answer choices are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the required liquid loading to meet the one compartment standard based on the provided cargo information and the Stability Data Reference Book.

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