Explanation of the ship's electrical system, including the generation plant, switchboards and distribution network. Provides correct operation, safety, testing, UMS requirements and standards for Class Surveys. This book explains a ship's electrical system, including its generation plant, switchboards and distribution network. Electrical safety and safe working practice is stressed throughout with the significance of circuit faults and the various forms of protective switchgear fully discussed. The second edition of Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge covers every aspect of a ships electrical systems and includes correct operation, safety, testing, UMS requirements and standards for Classification Society Surveys.