USCG Exam PracticeElectrical troubleshooting and maintenance
According to 46 CFR, where must ground indicators be located for the vessel's normal power and normal lighting systems?
- ✓ At the vessel's ship's service generator distribution switchboardCorrect
- B. At the propulsion switchboard only
- C. At each branch circuit panel throughout the vessel
- D. At the emergency generator switchboard only
Why A is correct
46 CFR §111.05-23(a) requires ground indicators to be at the vessel's ship's service generator distribution switchboard for the normal power, normal lighting, and emergency lighting systems. The propulsion switchboard requirement applies specifically to propulsion systems per §111.05-23(b).
Cited:46 CFR §111.05-23