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9.5.2.4 Normal Procedures. List purpose of the SOP, potential energy sources, tools
and personal protective equipment, references to other SOP's, this handbook's sections, and
OSHA sections and procedures, as applicable. The procedures may be broken down into
individual SOP's such as the following activities.
a. Reel truck operation.
b. Boom truck operation.
c. Moving power cables on pier.
d. Setting up berths for shore electrical power.
e. 480-volt ship connect.
f. 480-volt ship disconnect.
g. 4160-volt ship connect.
h. 4160-volt ship disconnect.
i. Shore power location of accidental grounds on ship's service electrical power called in
by ships.
j. Remote operation of shore circuit breakers from the pier electrical outlet assembly.
k. Shore power cable assembly.
l. Operating camlock vulcanizers.
9.5.2.5 Emergency Procedures. Emergency procedures should be set up for mishap
reporting and summoning medical aid as covered in Section 4. Foul weather conditions requiring
changes to normal procedures will be covered.
Portable Shore Power Cables and Receptacles. Portable shore
power cables
9.6
and receptacles conform to specific specification requirements.
9.6.1 Low-Voltage (480-Volt) Power Cable Specification. Cable will be three-
conductor, flexible, unshielded, 600-volt, type THOF-500 kcm complying with MIL-C-915, Cable
and Cord Electrical, for Shipboard Use for 450-volt three-phase, 60-hertz ungrounded ship's
service power (order number THOF-500-NSN 6154-01-008-4568). Single-conductor cables may
be used at some installations but is not recommended.
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