How can that happen accidentally?
The Viking Sky was built in 2013. Its engines are made by MAN, one of the best Diesel engine manufacturers in the world.
Engines of that scale are heavily instrumented and computerized. A low oil situation on any part of the engine triggers multiple alarms that show up on computer screens, as flashing lights, and as buzzers and beepers.
It has multiple engines configured as Diesel electric generators; its main motors are powered by electric motors, power for which can be taken from any of its multiple redundant electrical supplies.
It’s inconceivable that all its engines could fail from lack of oil in such a way that the ship would be without propulsion and adrift at sea.
I agree. Impossible. Low on oil is a cover story at best. I say navigational error or sabotage. Muzzie driver?
“It has multiple engines”
I’ve heard that, and I’ve heard that cruise ships are able to operate normally while one of the engines is offline for maintenance or repair.
So THAT’S why the “Check Engine Light” was on!
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And your take on the engines failing from lack of oil is indeed inconceivable.