Question 2605 Deck Safety
70% to passThe SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-04", AFT 16'-08". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items shown in table ST-0037 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.
A
1.91 feet
B
2.09 feet
C
2.21 feet
D
2.48 feet
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 2.48 feet. The minimum GM (Metacentric Height) required to meet a one compartment standard is determined using the stability data in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book. Given the vessel's drafts and the loading information provided, the correct minimum GM is 2.48 feet according to the stability data. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the minimum GM required based on the provided vessel and loading information.
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