TIBS/SIBS MV Marine Power Cables – Medium Voltage Shipboard Cables

Product Series: TIBS/SIBS
Standards: IEC 60092-350, -351, -354, -359
Voltage Range: 3.6/6kV to 26/35kV


Product Overview

TIBS/SIBS Medium Voltage Marine Power Cables are engineered for reliable power distribution in marine vessels. Featuring a triple-layer screening system and enhanced PVC sheath, these cables ensure optimal performance and safety for medium voltage applications across various ship types.


Key Applications

  • Vessel Types: Cargo ships, Passenger vessels, Special-purpose vessels

  • Installation: Fixed shipboard power systems

  • Voltage Level: Medium voltage power distribution networks


Compliance Standards

  • Primary Standards: IEC 60092-350, -351, -354, -359

  • Fire Performance: IEC 60332-1, -3 (Category A)

  • Quality Assurance: Full compliance with marine classification society requirements


Product Features

  • Advanced Screening: Triple-layer protection with semi-conducting and metallic screens

  • Thermal Endurance: 90°C continuous operating temperature

  • Fire Safety: Flame retardant construction per IEC 60332

  • Marine Durability: Enhanced PVC sheath for harsh marine environments

  • Flexible Design: Multiple voltage ratings from 3.6/6kV to 26/35kV


Cable Construction

  1. Conductor: Tinned Annealed Copper wire

  2. Conductor Screen: Semi-Conducting tape plus compound

  3. Insulation: EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber)

  4. Insulation Screen: Semi-conducting compound plus tape

  5. Metallic Screen: Annealed copper tape

  6. Inner Covering: High Modulus PVC

  7. Sheath: Enhanced PVC


Technical Specifications

Electrical Characteristics

Parameter Specification
Rated Voltage 3.6/6(7.2)kV, 6/10(12)kV, 8.7/15(17.5)kV, 12/20(24)kV, 18/30(36)kV, 26/35kV
Operating Temperature 90°C long-term
Test Voltage AC 3.5kV/5 minutes (no puncture)

Minimum Bending Radius

Cable Structure Cable Outer Diameter Minimum Bending Radius
Metal Braided Armored Any 6 × D
Non-Armored D ≤ 25mm 4 × D
Non-Armored D > 25mm 6 × D

Quality Assurance

  • Rigorous Testing: Each cable undergoes high-voltage withstand testing

  • Material Quality: Premium tinned copper conductors and EPR insulation

  • Performance Verified: Meets all specified IEC standards for marine applications

  • Reliability Proven: Designed for long service life in marine environments