19.1 Electrical cables shall be constructed and
fitted to a recognised standard for marine use.
19.2 Cables which are not provided with electrical
protection shall be kept as short as possible and shall be “short
circuit proofed” e.g. single core with additional insulated
sleeve over the insulation of each core. Single core marine cable,
which has conductor insulation and a sheath will meet this requirement
without an additional sleeve.
19.3 All wiring shall be carried out with flame
retardant cable. When selecting cables for relevant applications,
particular attention shall be given to environmental factors such
as temperature and contact with damaging substances e.g. oils and
chemicals.
19.4 Adequate provision shall be made for securing
electrical connections, e.g. by use of locking washers.
19.5 Electrical cables shall be installed with
due regard to minimizing physical damage and the effect of moisture.