Mooring wire fiber tails should be inspected on a regular basis. Which of the following would be included in the inspection?

Correct Answer: Option B — inspection of the connection between the wire and tail

The connection point between a high-tensile mooring wire and its synthetic fiber tail experiences severe cyclic stress, chafing, and concentrated bending loads. Routine seamanship inspections must rigorously examine this hardware junction—typically comprising shackles or specialized links—for wear, distortion, and fatigue.