Which of the following actions should be carried out if the boiler water level is falling due to a tube failure?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Secure the fires and try to maintain the water level.

When boiler water is falling due to a tube failure, fires must be secured immediately to prevent overheating, thermal shock, and catastrophic tube rupture while preserving remaining water to protect pressure parts from fire-side damage.

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