IEEE 1580-2001

The scope of this recommended practice is the design, construction, and properties to comply with the special needs of cables used in Marine Shipboard applications. The recommended practice will cover marine cable constructions and applications for the installation of cable on Shipboard and Fixed or Floating Platforms. This recommended practice is needed for cable manufacturer’s to comply with the special needs of cables used in Marine applications involving electric apparatus for lighting, signaling, communication, power, and propulsion.