The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items shown in table ST-0023 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 D: 3.15 feet. Assessment of loading table ST-0023 utilizing the vessel's subdivision and stability data manual dictates a minimum required GM of 3.15 feet to satisfy the regulatory one-compartment standard requirements.