When natural fiber rope gets wet, the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — line shrinks in length
Natural fiber rope absorbs moisture readily, causing the individual fibers to swell in diameter and shorten in length. Deck officers must anticipate this characteristic and slack off taut mooring lines during rain to prevent parting.
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