{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-28.355","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 28.355","heading":"Main source of electrical power.","body":"(a) Applicability. Each vessel that relies on electricity to power any of the following essential loads must have at least two electrical generators to supply these loads:\n(1) The propulsion system and its necessary auxiliaries and controls;\n(2) Interior lighting;\n(3) Steering systems;\n(4) Communication systems;\n(5) Navigation equipment and navigation lights;\n(6) Fire protection or detection equipment;\n(7) Bilge pumps; or\n(8) General alarm system.\n(b) Each generator must be attached to an independent prime mover.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER C—UNINSPECTED VESSELS","PART 28—REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS","Subpart D—Requirements for Vessels Which Have Their Keel Laid or Are at a Similar Stage of Construction on or After or Which Undergo a Major Conversion Completed on or After September 15, 1991, and That Operate With More Than 16 Individuals on Board"],"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":"54d6bcffa98c2d551d1c9a99d114030923bb88ccd8e648481c97b7ff13c8707c","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-28.350","next":"us/46-cfr-28.360"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}