Shipbuilding Industry

In the shipbuilding industry, specialized cables are used — ship cables, designed for sea and river vessels. They are used both for fixed and mobile installation on ships and floating structures, as well as in lighting, power, and communication networks.
Cable application for shipbuilding:

Power supply: electric motors, control systems, lighting.
Communication and connectivity: radio communication, navigation, monitoring.
Security systems: alarm systems, video surveillance, emergency systems.

Types of cables for the shipbuilding industry:

By climate: marine, tropical, cold, humid.
By design: armored, with armored casing, with a screen, or shielded.
By purpose: power, communication, control, and combined.
For insulation: PVC, polyethylene, rubber, fluoroplastic.

Examples of marking ship cables:

KMPV/KMPVE is a small-sized cable with a PVC sheath and polyethylene insulation, resistant to vibration, impacts, pressure, and mold.
KMPVng(A) LS is a marine cable with reduced smoke emission and a halogen‑free sheath, providing enhanced fire safety.
PRC — a cable with a rubber sheath for installing control circuits, power and lighting networks on sea and river vessels, as well as for coastal and floating facilities.
KNRk is a ship cable with rubber insulation and a PVC sheath; it is used in power and lighting networks, as well as control circuits.
KNREx is a cable with rubber insulation and a shield to reduce interference.
NRSHM is a non‑flammable cable designed for aggressive operating conditions; it does not spread fire, is resistant to oils, gasoline and petroleum, and can be used underwater.
SMPVG / SMPVEG — sealed small‑sized cables for fixed installation.

Basic requirements:

Corrosion resistance — the cable materials must withstand aggressive marine environments.
Fire resistance — the insulation must not spread flames and must minimize the release of toxic gases.
Flexibility and mechanical strength — cables are laid in confined spaces and are subjected to bending and loads.
Resistance to chemical influences — protection against oils, petroleum products, and other aggressive substances.

Standards and certification:
Ship cables must comply with international and national standards.

IEC 60092 is an international standard for marine electrification.
ISO 7139 — requirements for the insulation and design of ship cables.
UL and CSA are American and Canadian standards for fire resistance and corrosion resistance.

Furthermore, the cables undergo certification in accordance with the requirements of classification societies such as DNV GL, ABS, and others.