[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR111.51-1] [Page 231] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) PART 111--ELECTRIC SYSTEMS--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart 111.51--Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices Sec. 111.51-1 Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to provide continuity of service for equipment vital to the propulsion, control or safety of the vessel under short-circuit conditions through coordination and selective operation of overcurrent protective devices.