The Officer of the Watch should remember that natural-fibre cordage shrinks when wet and that it is often necessary to check frapping lines, awning tackles, etc.
Umphathi wabalindi makakhumbule ukuba intambo yendalo engumcu iyashwabana xa imanzi kwaye kusoloko ukukhangela iintambo ezibhijelayo ziqinise into, iintambo zezikhephe zesikhuselo seseyile njalo njalo.