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46 CFR §28.850

46 CFR Part 28

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(a) Applicability: Each vessel that relies on electricity to power any of the following essential loads must have at least two electrical generators to supply:

§ 28.850 § 28.850 Main source of electrical power.

(a)Applicability: Each vessel that relies on electricity to power any of the following essential loads must have at least two electrical generators to supply:

(1)The propulsion system and its necessary auxiliaries and controls;

(2)Interior lighting;

(3)Steering systems;

(4)Communication systems;

(5)Navigation equipment and navigation lights;

(6)Fire protection or detection equipment;

(7)Bilge pumps; and

(8)General alarm system.

(b)Each generator must be attached to an independent prime mover.

(a)Applicability: Each vessel that relies on electricity to power any of the following essential loads must have at least two electrical generators to supply:

(1)The propulsion system and its necessary auxiliaries and controls;

(2)Interior lighting;

(3)Steering systems;

(4)Communication systems;

(5)Navigation equipment and navigation lights;

(6)Fire protection or detection equipment;

(7)Bilge pumps; and

(8)General alarm system.

(b)Each generator must be attached to an independent prime mover.


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