Question 2572 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) Available GM 4.07 ft. To determine the available GM (Metacentric Height), you need to use the stability data provided in the table ST-0096 and refer to the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book. Based on the information given, the available GM is 4.07 ft, as stated in option A. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the value calculated using the provided stability data and the reference book. Option B (4.60 ft), C (4.69 ft), and D (4.81 ft) are not the correct available GM for the given loading condition of the SS AMERICAN MARINER.