The correct answer is C) Three, and more on larger diameter wire ropes. When cutting regular-lay wire rope, the Coast Guard regulations require a minimum of three seizings to be placed on each side of the cut. This is to prevent the wire rope from unraveling. For larger diameter wire ropes over 1 inch, additional seizings may be required, typically one more seizing for each additional inch of diameter. The other options are incorrect because A) one seizing is not enough to properly secure the wire rope, and B) and D) do not meet the minimum regulatory requirement of three seizings per side.