Deck General USCG Question #5372 (Set 167)

In what direction should you coil a left-hand laid rope?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — a counter-clockwise direction only

Standard maritime rope coiling conventions require left-hand (hawser-laid) rope to be coiled in a counter-clockwise direction, matching its natural lay. This prevents kinking, preserves internal fiber alignment, and ensures the line runs out clear when deployed.

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