During an in-port watch onboard a tank vessel while cargo operations are in progress, with the jacking gear engaged and running, you notice a 200 gall...

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During an in-port watch onboard a tank vessel while cargo operations are in progress, with the jacking gear engaged and running, you notice a 200 gallon drop in the reduction gear lube oil sump level.  Which components or conditions should be checked immediately?

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Confirm with deck officer that there was a change in vessel trim.

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During an in-port watch onboard a tank vessel while cargo operations are in progress, with the jacking gear engaged and running, you notice a 200 gallon drop in the reduction gear lube oil sump level. Which components or conditions should be checked immediately?

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