🔍 Key Concepts

• Safe use of synthetic fiber tails on wire moorings • Typical damage and failure points on wire-rope-to-synthetic connections • What conditions actually require removal from service, per company/OCIMF guidance

💭 Think About

• Which part of a fiber tail/wire setup is most likely to fail first: the body of the tail, the color of the cover, or the connection/hardware area? • Does a change in color always mean loss of strength, or are there more critical indicators of damage and overloading? • When thinking about stretch or change in diameter, are you more concerned with permanent deformation, cuts/abrasion, heat damage, or how it is attached?

✅ Before You Answer

• Focus on any option that deals with a known high-stress / high-failure area of the assembly • Ask: which inspection item would be specifically recommended in mooring equipment guidance (e.g., OCIMF)? • Eliminate any answer that sounds like a cosmetic check rather than a safety‑critical one