Scope
Fire-resistant shipboard and offshore cables for safety-critical installations.
Cable Standard
BS 7917 Marine Cable
BS 7917 covers fire-resistant marine and offshore cable constructions for critical circuits.
Marine emergency circuits / Offshore safety systems
2 related product families
1 cable references
Applications
- Marine emergency circuits
- Offshore safety systems
Related Products
Standard Selection Data
| Standard focus | Fire-resistant shipboard and offshore cables for safety-critical installations. |
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| Typical applications | Marine emergency circuits, Offshore safety systems |
| Related product families | Marine And Offshore Cables, Fire Resistant Cables |
| Common voltage references | 150/250 V to 0.6/1 kV and MV options; 300/500 V, 450/750 V or 0.6/1 kV |
| 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
- Copper conductor
- Mica glass fire barrier
- XLPE, silicone or LSZH insulation
- Optional armour
- LSZH outer sheath
Common Model References
Cables Using This Standard
Use these cable pages to move from the standard reference to a quote-ready construction.
BS 7917 Fire Resistant Offshore Cable
BS 7917 Fire Resistant Offshore Cable is a specific marine and offshore cable construction for emergency shutdown, fire and gas systems, emergency lighting applications, using tinned copper conductor, mica fire barrier with epr, xlpe or hepr insulation, optional screen for instrumentation circuits, optional braid or armour according to installation route and shf1, shf2 or mud-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 7917 Marine Cable affect in cable selection? | BS 7917 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 7917 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 7917 Marine Cable? | Marine And Offshore Cables, Fire Resistant Cables |