---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 183.360"
title: "46"
number: "183.360"
heading: "Semiconductor rectifier systems."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/183.360"
---

# §183.360. Semiconductor rectifier systems.

- (a) Each semiconductor rectifier system must have an adequate heat removal system that prevents overheating.
- (b) Where a semiconductor rectifier system is used in a propulsion system or in other vital systems it must:
  - (1) Have a current limiting circuit;
  - (2) Have external overcurrent protection; and
  - (3) Meet Sections [35.84.2](/cfr/46/35.84.2.md) and [35.84.4](/cfr/46/35.84.4.md) of the ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference; see [46 CFR 175.600](/cfr/46/175.600.md)) or other standard specified by the Commandant.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 997, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65210, Oct. 31, 2008]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 997, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 997, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65210, Oct. 31, 2008]