The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0064 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 4.3 feet

Tank calibration data provides vertical center heights for specific liquid volumes. Utilizing Stability Data Reference Book table ST-0064 supplies the necessary vertical moment values, establishing the final liquid load KG at 4.3 feet.

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