Regulation 11

In regulation 47 the following paragraphs shall be added at the end:

“Additional requirements for ships constructed on or after 1st July 1998

(8)

(a)

Where the main source of electrical power is necessary for propulsion and steering of the ship, the system shall be so arranged that the electrical supply to equipment necessary for propulsion and steering and to ensure safety of the ship will be maintained or immediately restored in the case of loss of any one of the generators in service.

(b)

Where the main source of electrical power is necessary for propulsion of the ship, the main busbar shall be subdivided into at least two parts which shall normally be connected by circuit breakers or other approved means. So far as is practicable, the connection of generating sets and other duplicated equipment shall be equally divided between the parts.

(9)

A ship complying with paragraph (8) need not comply with paragraph (7).”.