Section 20 Lightning conductors
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 6 Control, Electrical, Refrigeration and Fire - Chapter 2 Electrical Engineering - Section 20 Lightning conductors

Section 20 Lightning conductors

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Electrical Engineering

20.1 General

20.1.1 In order to minimise the risks of damage to the ship and its electrical installation due to lightning, ships having non-metallic masts or topmasts are to be fitted with lightning conductors in accordance with the applicable requirements of IEC 60092-401: Electrical installations in ships - Part 401: Installation and test of completed installation or an alternative and relevant National Standard.

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