Electrical Connection
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Fire and electrocution are among the biggest hazards in a marina, putting both lives and property at risk. Keeping your vessel's electrical systems compliant helps protect you, your vessel and everyone in the marina. Electrical compliance is key to a safe marina.
Westhaven Marina's electrical connection policy is aligned with the New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA) industry standard.
Our policy is designed to help keep your vessel and the marina safe.
There are three categories of power supply to vessels:
- Unattended power connection:
This is where you leave your power cable plugged into shore power when you are not on board. Your vessel needs a current Electrical Warrant of Fitness (EWoF), and your power lead needs a current Test Tag. EWoFs expire every four years, and Test Tags expire annually. - Attended power connection:
This is where you temporarily connect to shore power while you are on board your vessel and unplug from power when you leave your vessel. Your power lead must have a current Test Tag. You do not need to have an EWoF for your vessel. You must remain on board for the entire time you are plugged in and must not leave your vessel unattended. - No power connection:
This is where you do not need to connect to shore power. If you choose a no power connection, the pedestal will not be supplied with power.
Electrical compliance requirements
If you would like to use an unattended power connection, you need to provide the marina office with:
- A copy of your vessel's current EWoF; and
- Evidence that your shore power lead has a current Test Tag
Updated documentation must also be provided whenever your EWoF or Test Tag expires.
If you would like to use an attended power connection, you need to provide the marina office with evidence that your shore power lead has a current Test Tag before connecting to shore power. Updated documentation must also be provided whenever your Test Tag expires.
There are a number of electrical contractors available to assist with your electrical requirements. For more information, please refer to our contractors directory.