Question 2570 Deck Safety
70% to passThe SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0121 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.
A
Available GM 3.51 ft
B
Available GM 3.60 ft
C
Available GM 3.98 ft
D
Available GM 4.28 ft
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Available GM 3.98 ft. To determine the available GM (Metacentric Height), you need to reference the stability data from the provided table ST-0121 and use the guidelines in The Stability Data Reference Book. Based on the information given, the available GM is 3.98 ft. This is the correct answer as it aligns with the stability data and the procedures outlined in the reference book for calculating the available GM for the provided loading condition. The other answer choices are incorrect as they do not match the calculated GM value from the given information and the stability data reference.
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