Towing & Ship-Assist · Wire Rope & Line
Compared with wire rope, a synthetic (nylon) line under load is especially dangerous because it:
- ACannot hold any load
- BSinks immediately and fouls the propeller
- CStores large amounts of energy and can snap back violently if it parts✓ Correct
- DConducts electricity to the deck
Explanation
Nylon stretches considerably and stores elastic energy under load; if it parts, it recoils with lethal force. Crew must stay clear of the 'snapback zone' and never stand in line with a line under strain.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9)
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