If overloading an electric motor becomes necessary in an emergency situation, what should be done to prevent damage to the motor while allowing sustained operation?

Correct Answer: Option C — cool the motor with portable blowers and fans

Supplemental external cooling using portable blowers or fans increases heat dissipation during emergency overloads. Complying with marine engineering best practices per IEEE 45, this prevents winding insulation breakdown caused by excessive thermal stress when overriding standard protection is unavoidable.