Exam Question

### (a) Requirements of Emergency Source of Electrical Power (SOLAS)
As per SOLAS regulations, the emergency source of electrical power on a cargo ship must meet the following primary requirements:
1. **Sufficiency and Simultaneous Operation**: The electrical power available must be sufficient to supply all services essential for safety during an emergency. Crucially, it must account for services that may need to operate simultaneously.
2. **Load Handling Capability**: The system must be capable of handling transient loads and large starting currents (e.g., from a fire pump motor) without failing.