There are many types of cables used in marine/shipboard systems. In response to different functions, installation environments and standards, I have compiled a classification table of common English names of shipboard cables below, which can be quickly searched according to the purpose.
I. Commonly used cables on board
1. Control & Signal Cables
- Marine Control Cable
- Marine Signal Cable
- Shielded Marine Control Cable
- Multi-core Marine Signal Cable
- Analog/Digital Signal Cable
2. Power Cables
- Marine Power Cable
- Low Voltage Marine Cable
- Medium Voltage Marine Cable
- Motor Cable
- Marine Motor Power Cable
- Marine Lighting Cable
3. Communication & Data Cables
- Marine Ethernet Cable
- Shielded Cat5e/Cat6 Marine Cable
- Coaxial Video Cable (RG6, RG59)
- Marine Communication Cable
- Fiber Optic Cable
4. Instrumentation & Automation & Automation)
- Marine Instrumentation Cable
- Marine Automation Cable
- Sensor Cable for Marine Application
- DeviceNet Cable
- Profibus/Profinet Cable
5. High Protection Rated Cables
- Oil-Resistant Marine Cable
- Fire-Resistant Marine Cable
- LSZH Marine Cable (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
- Abrasion-Resistant Marine Cable
- Waterproof Marine Cable / IP68 Cable
Common Standards and Certifications (can be used as reference keywords)
- International Maritime Organization Standard, IMO
- International Electrotechnical Commission Marine Standard, IEC 60092
- Classification Society Certification, DNV, ABS, LR, BV, etc.
- LSZH Low Smoke Standard
- Fireproof Standard, IEC 60331, IEC 60332
