Engineering · Electrical — Emergency Power
Upon loss of main power, the emergency generator should:
- ARequire a manual start by the engineer only
- BStart automatically and restore power to emergency loads within a short, regulated time✓ Correct
- CSupply the propulsion motors
- DBe started only after the fire pump is run
Explanation
The emergency generator must start automatically on loss of main power and connect to emergency services (lighting, steering, comms, fire pump, etc.) within the regulated time (generally 45 seconds).
Authority: Marine Electrical (USCG engineering topic); SOLAS
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