USCG Exam PracticeLube oil and fuel oil systems
Under 46 CFR §56.50-80, the lubricating oil system for a vessel must be designed to function satisfactorily under which of the following conditions?
- A. A permanent 10° list and a permanent 10° trim
- B. A permanent 15° list and a permanent 10° trim
- ✓ A permanent 15° list and a permanent 5° trimCorrect
- D. A permanent 5° list and a permanent 15° trim
Why C is correct
46 CFR §56.50-80(a) explicitly requires the lubricating oil system to function satisfactorily when the vessel has a permanent 15° list and a permanent 5° trim.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-80(a)