A storm is forecast for the area where your vessel is moored. For its safety you should put __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — chafing gear on the mooring lines
Chafing gear protects mooring lines from friction-induced failure caused by continuous vessel motion against chocks and bitts during storm conditions, preserving line integrity and preventing parting under heavy cyclic loads.
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