Can a running ferry run out of oil as it sails. if so how? and what would happen?

Question

Can a running ferry run out of oil as it sails. if so how? and what would happen?

Answer 1

Fuel oil or Lubrication Oil?

Either is unlikely due to constant monitoring.

But how?....sudden large leak.

What happens? Engines stopped....immediate remedial action taken.

Answer 2

It's possible, but highly unlikely since there is no economic reason to run out of fuel.  Depending on the size of the ship, it may take a few tug boats to bring it safely back to port.  At about a few thousand an hour it will be quite an expensive project. It would be much cheaper to ensure adequate fuel supplies are aboard.