- (a) Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
- (b) Installed electrical power source(s) must be capable of carrying the electrical load of the towing vessel under normal operating conditions.
- (c) Electrical equipment must be marked with its respective current and voltage ratings.
- (d) Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve.
- (e) Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact.
- (f) Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments.
- (g) Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure.
- (h) Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight.
- (i) The connections of flexible cable plugs and socket outlets must be designed to prevent unintended separation.