{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-183.322","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 183.322","heading":"Multiple generators.","body":"When a vessel is equipped with two or more generators to supply ship's service power, the following requirements must be met:\n(a) Each generator must have an independent prime mover; and\n(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 §§ 111.12-11(f) and 111.30-25(d) in subchapter J of this chapter.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER T—SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS)","PART 183—ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION","Subpart C—Power Sources and Distribution Systems"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"7e69c38492efd0b2e21f7670f2e3b004dfb7a9394c720d28027c2423d2d5af85","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-183.320","next":"us/46-cfr-183.324"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}