If the main and standby lube oil service pumps of the main engine fail while underway at sea, __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — an emergency supply of oil in the gravity tank will provide time to crash stop the turbine and gears

Gravity tanks provide a designated emergency reserve supply of lubricating oil, ensuring critical bearing lubrication for a safe, controlled coast-down and stop during pump failures.

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