USCG Exam PracticeMarlinespike seamanship — knots, splices, line care
Before cutting wire rope, what must be done to prevent the strands from unlaying after the cut is made?
- A. Apply heat to fuse the wires on both sides of the cut
- ✓ Apply seizings on both sides of the cutCorrect
- C. Tape the rope on one side of the cut only
- D. Unlay the strands by hand before cutting to relieve tension
Why B is correct
Both NAVEDTRA 14067 §3-4 and NAVEDTRA 14343 §8-1 specify that seizings must be applied on both sides of the cut before cutting wire rope so the strands cannot fly apart and unlay.