USCG Exam PracticeElectrical basics — generators, motors, and safety
According to federal regulations, each shipboard generator and motor must be mounted in which manner to protect it from bilge conditions?
- A. Secured to the centerline of the vessel at any height
- ✓ Mounted above the bilges to avoid damage by splash and contact with low-lying vaporsCorrect
- C. Enclosed in a watertight housing at any location in the machinery space
- D. Positioned at least 12 inches above the waterline on the vessel's exterior
Why B is correct
46 CFR §183.320(a)(2) requires each generator and motor to be mounted above the bilges to avoid damage by splash and to avoid contact with low-lying vapors. No specific height measurement is prescribed; the requirement is positional relative to the bilges.
Cited:46 CFR §183.320