The National Electrical Code has added a section requiring new or remodeled marine shore power pedestals to be equipped with a ground fault sensor. This is great from a safety standpoint, but it creates problems for many boats. Officially called Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment (GFPE), but are also referred to as ELCI or GFI, each having the same purpose but with slightly different thresholds. These circuit breakers not only trip to limit amps, but also monitors the neutral wire to ensure...

We were hired to get the biggest cruise ship in the world ready for its maiden voyage. Royal Caribbean's Icon Of The Seas boarded its...