Deck General · Mooring Operations
The greatest danger to personnel during mooring operations is:
- AChafe on the chocks
- BSnap-back of a parted synthetic line✓ Correct
- CSlack in the line
- DCorrosion of the bitts
Explanation
A line under tension stores energy; if it parts, it recoils violently along its length. Crew must stand clear of snap-back zones and never stand in the bight of a line.
Authority: Knight's Modern Seamanship; OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines
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