Scope
Marine and offshore power, control and instrumentation cable constructions.
Cable Standard
BS 6883 Marine Cable
BS 6883 is used for elastomer insulated cables in ships and offshore units.
Shipbuilding / Offshore platforms
1 related product families
1 cable references
Applications
- Shipbuilding
- Offshore platforms
- Marine installations
Related Products
Standard Selection Data
| Standard focus | Marine and offshore power, control and instrumentation cable constructions. |
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| Typical applications | Shipbuilding, Offshore platforms, Marine installations |
| Related product families | Marine And Offshore Cables |
| Common voltage references | 150/250 V to 0.6/1 kV and MV options |
| Construction impact | Tinned copper conductor; EPR, XLPE or HEPR insulation; Screen or braid options; SHF1/SHF2 or mud-resistant sheath |
| Datasheet requirement | Confirm construction, rating, sheath, testing reference, marking and packing before quotation |
Cable Construction Impact
- Tinned copper conductor
- EPR, XLPE or HEPR insulation
- Screen or braid options
- SHF1/SHF2 or mud-resistant sheath
- Armour options
Common Model References
Cables Using This Standard
Use these cable pages to move from the standard reference to a quote-ready construction.
BS 6883 Shipwiring Power And Control Cable
BS 6883 Shipwiring Power And Control Cable is a specific marine and offshore cable construction for shipboard fixed wiring, lighting circuits, power circuits applications, using tinned copper conductor, epr, xlpe or hepr insulation, optional screen for control and instrumentation circuits, optional braid or armour according to route and shf1, shf2 or oil-resistant compound outer sheath.
View technical data →Procurement Notes
When using this standard for an enquiry, confirm the full cable designation, conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, installation environment, testing requirements, cable marking and packing length. Standards help define the technical baseline, but the quote details should always match the final cable specification.
Quote Details
- Cable type and standard reference
- Conductor material, size and class
- Core count, pair count or fiber count
- Voltage rating and operating environment
- Screening, armour, fire performance and sheath material
- Cable marking, drum length, packing and delivery requirements
FAQ
| What does BS 6883 Marine Cable affect in cable selection? | BS 6883 Marine Cable normally affects the cable construction, application range, testing references and datasheet wording. Buyers should use the standard page together with the product page before final quotation. |
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| Is BS 6883 Marine Cable enough to specify a cable? | Usually no. A complete enquiry should also include conductor size, core count, voltage rating, sheath material, screening or mechanical protection, installation environment and any customer-specified approvals. |
| Which UE Cable product families relate to BS 6883 Marine Cable? | Marine And Offshore Cables |