28.850—Main source of electrical power.
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
    
        
        (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:
     
    
        
        (1) 
         The propulsion system and its necessary auxiliaries and controls;
     
    
    
    
        
        (4) 
         Communication systems;
     
    
        
        (5) 
         Navigation equipment and navigation lights;
     
    
        
        (6) 
         Fire protection or detection equipment;
     
    
    
        
        (8) 
         General alarm system.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         Each generator must be attached to an independent prime mover.