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The towing vessel to which you are assigned is gear-driven with one main propulsion diesel engine and a fixed-pitch propeller. While underway, the main engine becomes disabled, requiring your vessel to be towed back into port. If pressurized lubricating oil is not available to the reduction gear shaft bearings, what must be done during the towing operation?

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