While warming up the main engines on your offshore utility vessel while tied up at your own pier, one of the main engines suddenly sounds the low lube oil pressure alarm. What is the appropriate initial response?

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Immediately shutdown the engine, then investigate the cause for the low-pressure alarm.

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Immediately add make-up oil or service lube oil coolers, strainers, and filters, as appropriate.

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Monitor closely oil pressures, temperatures, and levels while continuing to run the engine.

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Reduce the load and speed on the engine and continue to monitor the oil pressure.

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