The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown in table ST-0078 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM.

Correct Answer: Option C — Available GM 3.1 ft

Application of table ST-0078 parameters from the Stability Data Reference Book requires balancing vessel displacement and vertical moments to accurately compute the available metacentric height (GM) of 3.1 feet.