The supply vessel was carrying 45, 000 litres of red diesel and 78, 000 litres of lubricating oil on board.

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The ruby bearings are also practical: They reduce wear on the device by accommodating larger pinions and by holding more lubricating oil for the mechanism.

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Even synthetic lubricating oil is derived from actual petroleum oil.

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