Exam Question

### (a) Requirements of Emergency Source of Electrical Power (Cargo Ships)
As per SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 43, the emergency source of electrical power in a cargo ship is a self-contained system designed to ensure the availability of power to essential services during a failure of the main power supply (blackout). The primary requirements are as follows:
1. **Location & Protection:**
* The emergency source of power, its associated transforming equipment (if any), the transitional source of emergency power, and the emergency switchboard shall be located above the uppermost continuous deck.