MSC.1/Circ.1572/Rev.1 – SOLAS Regulations II-1/42 & II-1/43: Emergency Source of Electrical Power

Source: Unified Interpretations of SOLAS Chapters II-1 and XII (MSC.1/Circular.1572/Rev.1), Annex, Section 7 – SOLAS Regulations II-1/42 and II-1/43, Emergency Source of Electrical Power in Passenger and Cargo Ships.
Reference: imorules.com – Section 7

Question 7 of 10

7. Under interpretation 6.1, to prevent the emergency generator or its prime mover from becoming overloaded when used in port, arrangements should be provided to:

A) Increase its rated capacity temporarily B) Shed sufficient non-emergency loads to ensure its continued safe operation C) Disconnect the main switchboard entirely D) Run it at reduced RPM

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