The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items shown in table ST-0138 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.

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Option A: 2.05 feet. Computing subdivision requirements for a one-compartment standard per vessel stability criteria using table ST-0138 establishes a minimum required GM of 2.05 feet to maintain positive survivability characteristics.