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DC breaker receives CCS marine type approval

Focus on the Chinese market

We are pleased to announce that our DC breaker receives CCS marine type approval from the China Classification Society (CCS). The series has been DNV marine type approved since 2019, Lloyds will follow in 2023.

With the CCS type approval, we cover an important part of the market since China is by far the biggest ship-producing country.

DC breaker receives CCS marine type approval
Michael Giessmann (CEO) and Andy Stöckli (CTO) of Astrol

About China Classification Society

CCS provides world-leading technical codes and standards and offers classification survey services for ships, offshore installations and related industrial products. The class society also provides statutory survey, verification surveys, notarial surveys, certification and accreditation and other services in accordance with international conventions, regulations and related rules of the authorizing flag states or regions.

China Classification Society - DC breaker receives CCS marine type approval

DC breaker switches, voltage and current ratings

  • 0.25 kA – 1.5kV DC
  • 0.5 kA – 1.5kV DC
  • 1.1 kA – 1.5 kV DC
  • 1.5 kA – 1.5kV DC
  • 2.25 kA – 1.5kV DC
  • 3 kA – 1.5kV DC

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