Environmentally preferred lubricating gels and films were evaluated for use on moorings and anchorage hardware. Coated anchor chain detachable links packed with gel were subjected to cyclic corrosion testing with stages for humidity, salt water immersion and ambient drying. Results are compared with sea trials, harbor and salt spray exposure. Keywords: Harbor, salt water, marine, saIt spray, cyclic, detachable anchor links, gels, grease, corrosion