Shipboard Control Cables | IEC 60092-376 | CCS/BV/ABS/DNV Certified
As a specialist marine cable supplier, we offer high-performance marine control cables that meet IEC 60092-376 and major class society approvals (CCS, BV, ABS, DNV, etc).
Our cables feature flame-retardant LSZH sheathing, oil/fuel resistance, and effective electromagnetic shielding – ensuring reliable control signal transmission for ship automation, alarm, monitoring, and propulsion systems. Designed to withstand salt spray, humidity, vibration, and extreme temperatures.
Available in multi-core and shielded configurations for new builds or retrofits. Each cable is strictly tested for safety and durability.
Available in multi-core, twisted pair, and shielded configurations for new builds or retrofits. Each cable is strictly tested for safety and durability.
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Overview
1 What Are Shipboard Control Cables
Also called marine control cable, designed for fixed installation in control, instrumentation, alarm & monitoring circuits on ships and offshore units.
Rated voltage: 150/250V (300V) per IEC 60092-376.
Focus on signal integrity, EMC immunity, flame safety and marine durability.
2 Chinese Marine Control Cable Code Explanation
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3 Overview of Technical Parameters
Rated Voltage: 150/250V (300V)
Conductor: Tinned copper, Class 2 / Class 5 flexible
Cores: 2–37 cores
Cross-section: 0.5–2.5 mm²(For larger conductor size or power applications, refer to our shipboard power cable)
Insulation: XLPE / EPR / PVC
Screen: Collective / Individual + Collective
Armor: Galvanized steel / Tinned copper braid
Sheath: LSZH (SHF1/SHF2) / PVC
Flame: IEC
60332-1-2 / 60332-3-22 A
Fire Resistant: IEC 60331 (950℃, 180min)
LSZH: IEC 61034 / IEC 60754-2
4 Analysis of Technical Specification
4.1 Rated Voltage
Shipboard control cables are rated at 150/250V (300V) per IEC 60092-376. This lower voltage rating reflects their intended role in control circuits — pilot lamp circuits, alarm circuits, monitoring systems, and general control loops — not main power distribution. For power transmission applications (0.6/1kV and above), please refer to our shipboard power cable product page.
4.2 Insulation Material
PVC: Suitable for general-purpose control circuits where LSZH is not mandatory. Not recommended for enclosed space due to smoke emission in fire.
EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber): With excellent flexibility and superior bending resistance, it is particularly suitable for deck machinery and control circuits with frequent vibrations. Its good electrical stability ensures reliable signal transmission.
XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene): Delivers high continuous operating temperature (90℃), with stable electrical performance, high insulation resistance, and low dielectric loss, it is suitable for control circuits that require signal integrity. Additionally, it offers cost-effective advantages.
4.3 Screening (When Required)
For applications with electromagnetic interference concerns (e.g. installations near propulsion motors, generators, or radio transmitters), a collective braided screen (tinned copper wire) is applied over all cores assembly. Collective braided screen provides effective electrostatic shielding against external interference.
4.4 Flame Retardant & Fire Resistant
Flame Retardant Shipboard Control Cable: Complies with IEC 60332-3-22 Category A, preventing the spread of fire along bundled cable runs — essential for maintaining system segregation in fire scenarios.
Fire Resistant Shipboard Control Cable: Compliant with IEC 60331, essential for emergency control circuits (emergency generator control, fire pump control, escape lighting control). The conductor is wrapped with fire-resistant mica tape, enabling the cable to maintain circuit integrity when exposed to 950℃ flame for up to 180 minutes.
4.5 Low-smoke Zero-halogen(LSZH)
LSZH shipboard control cables are mandatory for passenger ships, cruise vessels， and enclosed cabins. In a fire, these cables emit minimal smoke (≥60% light transmittance per IEC 61034) and no halogenated toxic gases (pH ≥4.3, conductivity ≤10 μS/mm per IEC 60754-2) — protecting personnel during evacuation and preventing corrosion of sensitive electronic equipment in control rooms.
4.6 Flexible conductor
Class 5 or Class 6 copper conductor: Provides superior flexibility with smaller bending radius than Class 2 conductor. Recommended for control cable runs with multiple bends, confined switchboard termination.
4.7 Armor type
Galvanized steel wire braided (Code 9): Provides high mechanical protection against tension and compression. Essential for vertical risers (multi-deck runs), exposed deck installations prone to impact damage.
Tinned copper wire braided (Code 8): Combines electromagnetic screening effectiveness with mechanical protection. Ideal for control circuits near high-power equipment where both physical protection and interference rejection are required. Also provides excellent corrosion resistance in marine environments.
5 Standard & Compliance
5.1 Core Standards for Shipboard Control Cables
Standard | Standard name | Scope of application |
IEC 60092-376 | Electrical installations in ships — Part 376: Cables for control and instrumentation circuits 150/250 V (300 V) | Primary standard for control cables — defines construction, screening requirements, and test methods |
IEC 60092-350 | Electrical installations in ships — Part 350: Shipboard power cables — General construction and test requirements | Basic structural and test requirements applicable to all shipboard cables |
IEC 60092-360 | Electrical installations in ships — Part 360: Insulating and sheathing materials | Specifies materials for insulation and sheathing |
IEC 60228 | Conductors of insulated cables | Specified conductor construction (tinned copper, Class 2 & Class 5) |
5.2 Performance Standard
Performance | Standard | Requirement |
Single cable flame retardant | IEC 60332-1-2 | Passed |
Bunched cable flame retardant | IEC 60332-3-22 | Category A |
Fire resistant | IEC 60331 | 950℃, 180 min |
Low smoke | IEC 61034 | Light transmittance ≥60% |
Halogen free | IEC 60754-2 | pH ≥4.3, conductivity ≤10 μS/mm |
Oil resistance | IEC 60811-2-1 | Mineral oil, 100℃, 72h |
6 Application & Selection Guide
6.1 Recommended cable types by application
Application | Recommended control cable type | Key features |
Engine room — control systems | CKEPF86/SC or CKEPJ85/SC with EPR insulation | EPR flexibility, tinned copper wire braided screen; 90℃ rating for high ambient temperature |
Engine room — automation & monitoring | CKJPF/SC or CKJPJ/SC | XLPE insulation, LSZH |
Open deck / cargo hold | CKEPJ95/SC or CKEPF96/SC | Galvanized steel wire braided armor (high tensile strength), LSZH, flame retardant |
Enclosed cabin / passenger spaces | CKJPJ/SC or CKEPJ/SC | LSZH construction (SC rating), low smoke, zero halogen |
Bridge control console | CKEPF/SC (flexible conductor, SC = LSZH) | Class 5 flexible conductor, reduced bending radius, compact construction |
Emergency generator room — control | CKJPJ/NC (fire resistant) | IEC 60331 fire resistant, maintains circuit integrity in fire, LSZH |
6.2 Installation guidelines
Parameter | Value |
Maximum continuous operating conductor temperature | 90℃ |
Short-circuit temperature （≤5s） | ≤250℃ |
Minimum ambient temperature for installation | -20℃（or -5℃ per specific designs） |
Minimum bending radius — armored cable | ≥6 × D(cable outer diameter) |
Minimum bending radius — unarmored cable （D≤25mm） | ≥4 × D(cable outer diameter) |
Minimum bending radius — unarmored cable （D＞25mm） | ≥6 × D(cable outer diameter) |
7 Available Type Approval Certificate
Our shipboard control cables are certified by leading classification societies:
CCS, BV, ABS, DNV, NK, RINA, etc.
8 Get A Quote — please provide the following information
Model/Construction
Number of cores and cross-section
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8.1 Our Strengths
Ready stock for standard models
Low MOQ, cut-length available
Full set of documents & type approval
One-stop marine cable solution
8.2 Why Choose Us
Professional marine cable trader with years of experience
Full certification, no customs clearance issues
Stable quality & competitive price
Quick response & technical support
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