The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0071 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option D — Available GM 4.8 ft

Consulting the Stability Data Reference Book for the SS AMERICAN MARINER under table ST-0071 conditions requires extracting the specific deadweight items to correctly determine the vessel's available metacentric height (GM) of 4.8 feet.