Question 1641 Deck General

The correct answer is C) a counter-clockwise direction only. Left-hand laid ropes, also known as "left-lay" ropes, should be coiled in a counter-clockwise direction. This is because the lay of the rope, or the spiral twist of the strands, runs in a counter-clockwise direction. Coiling the rope in the same direction as the lay helps maintain the integrity of the rope and prevents it from becoming tangled or twisted. The other options are incorrect because coiling a left-hand laid rope in a clockwise direction (option B) or alternating between clockwise and counter-clockwise (option D) would go against the natural lay of the rope and could cause damage. Coiling in either direction (option A) is also not recommended, as it is important to follow the proper coiling direction for left-hand laid ropes.