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46 CFR §129.200

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Electrical equipment on a vessel must be designed, installed, and maintained to—
  1. (a)Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions;
  2. (b)Protect crew members, offshore workers, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock;
  3. (c)Minimize accidental personal contact with energized parts; and
  4. (d)Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.