Acknowledgement
The research presented in this paper received financial support from Floating and Green Energy Consulting, LLC. This organization is committed to advancing fundamental research and development initiatives aimed at both the oil and gas industry and renewable energies sectors. Their support facilitated the comprehensive analysis and findings detailed in this study, contributing to advancements in understanding mooring chain fatigue.
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