New Practice for Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment on International Ships
1. Scope
This practice is intended to increase awareness and approaches for the application of hazardous areas and electrical installation as associated with the use of IEC 60092-502:1999 as referenced by footnote within International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations as a standard recognized by IMO (that is, recognized standard).
This practice is to provide guidance and procedures for owners (or their representatives) and builders (shipyards and vendors) directly related to the inspection and maintenance of certified safe electrical equipment and systems installed within hazardous areas on ships or vessels subject to application of IEC 60092-502:1999.