[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR183.322]

[Page 289]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 183--ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C--Power Sources and Distribution Systems
 
Sec. 183.322  Multiple generators.

    When a vessel is equipped with two or more generators to supply 
ship's service power, the following requirements must be met:
    (a) Each generator must have an independent prime mover; and
    (b) The generator circuit breakers must be interlocked to prevent 
the generators from being simultaneously connected to the switchboard, 
except for the circuit breakers of a generator operated in parallel with 
another generator when the installation meets Secs. 111.12-11(f) and 
111.30-25(d) in subchapter J of this chapter.