It may well save time and trouble to convert the ship wiring diagram into a much simpler and more useful circuit diagram. When converting a ship’s wiring diagram into a circuit dia... Read more
An overview of a ship’s electrical system is presented and describes various types of circuit diagrams used in electrical work. Electrical calculations, safety precautions, c... Read more
Ship switches are usually very reliable electrical devices. Most switches on vessel are designed to operate 100,000 times or more without failure if the voltage and current ratings... Read more
Embossed metal tags are used to identify cables throughout the vessel. The tags are located at the distribution panel and the component. Tags are also attached to the cables where... Read more
A vessel has an extensive electrical system designed to carry out more functions than can be found in a small community. Lighting, instrument panels, steering systems, stoves, and... Read more
To properly understand how these different grounds fit into the vessel’s electrical system, the word “ground” must be understood as it was originally used. Decade... Read more
The distribution system is an extension of the generator. All electrical loads are connected in parallel with the generator terminals through connection points (nodes) at the switc... Read more
The fuse is a piece of wire which can carry a stated current; if the current rises above this value it will melt. If the fuse melts (blows) then there is an open circuit and no cur... Read more
