Question 3557 Deck General

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The major cause of anchor buoy pendant wire failures is _______________.

A rough weather
B defective sockets
C corrosion
D mishandling
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) rough weather. The major cause of anchor buoy pendant wire failures is rough weather. The constant motion and strain placed on the pendant wire during periods of heavy seas and strong winds can lead to fatigue and eventual failure of the wire. Defective sockets (B), corrosion (C), and mishandling (D) can also contribute to pendant wire failures, but rough weather is the primary driver of these failures according to Coast Guard regulations and industry best practices.

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