8.1 General
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8.1 General

  8.1.1 Electrical arrangements should be such as to minimise the risk of fire and electric shock. Tanks, machinery or other metallic objects which do not have good electrical continuity with the water surrounding the vessel should have special earthing arrangements to reduce such risks.

  8.1.2 The electrical systems described in this section are the most common types suitable for small vessels, i.e. 12V to 24V direct current systems. However, a vessel may have alternating current electrical equipment of much higher voltage, in which case compliance with an applicable standard will be necessary (see Standards Annex).

  8.1.3 For general guidance, a number of the most common standards which are appropriate to a small vessel are listed in the Standards Annex 13. (Other standards which are considered more appropriate and safe for a particular application may be used, provided they are acceptable to the Certifying Authority.)

Parent topic: 8 Electrical Arrangement
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