---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 111.33-3"
title: "46"
number: "111.33-3"
heading: "Nameplate data."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/111.33-3"
---

# §111.33-3. Nameplate data.

- (a) Each semiconductor converter system must have a nameplate of durable material affixed to the unit that meets the requirements of—
  - (1) [Section 4.31.19.12](/cfr/46/4.31.19.12.md) of IEEE 45.2-2011 (incorporated by reference; see [46 CFR 110.10-1](/cfr/46/110.10-1.md)); or
  - (2) **Clause 8 of IEC 60092-304—** 1980 (incorporated by reference; see [46 CFR 110.10-1](/cfr/46/110.10-1.md)).
- (b) Each semiconductor rectifier system must have a nameplate containing the words “marine semiconductor rectifier,” and the following information:
  - (1) **Manufacturer's name and address.**
  - (2) **Manufacturer's serial number.**
  - (3) **Type.**
  - (4) **Rated AC volts.**
  - (5) **Rated AC amperes.**
  - (6) **Number of phases.**
  - (7) **Frequency.**
  - (8) **Rated DC volts.**
  - (9) **Rated DC amperes.**
  - (10) **Ambient temperature range.**
  - (11) **Duty cycle.**
  - (12) **Cooling medium.**
- (c) If, on small converters, the information required by [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section cannot be shown because of space limitations, the nameplate must be at least large enough to contain the manufacturer's name and serial number. The remaining information must be shown on the schematic diagram.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2020-0075, 88 FR 16361, Mar. 16, 2023]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2. Section 111.05-20 and Subpart 111.106 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

### Source

Source: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2020-0075, 88 FR 16361, Mar. 16, 2023]