Abstract
Marine engineering includes the field of offshore engineering and traditional seagoing ships. People with experience in this industry accept that the electrical apparatus manufactured for land use is not suitable for installation in a marine environment. Climatic conditions, vibration, the continual motion of a ship, temperature and conditions of usage are contributory factors. The considerations in the selection and installation of marine electrical equipment are: reliability and freedom from breakdown for those services that are essential for safety, navigation, steering, navigation lights, radio services, and propulsion; freedom from fire risks. These conditions demand an installation with first-class materials and good workmanship and maintenance. This chapter outlines these considerations, enclosures for electrical equipment, and protection needed while working in a high-voltage system. When work is carried out on a high-voltage system, it is desirable that a previously prepared programme incorporating a checklist is followed to ensure that the work is performed without mistakes with their inherent danger. To operate a high-voltage system, it is necessary to ensure that the people concerned are qualified for the duties that they are to perform.
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