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shipboard & offshore power cable BS 6883 / BS 79173.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV (-40 to +90 °CRed Type SW4 MV Outer Jacket (2S)

EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6–19/33 kV BS 6883/7917 UKOOA Offshore Medium-Voltage Power CableBS 6883 / BS 7917 — 3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV — -40 to +90 °C Marine & Offshore Cable

EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6–19/33 kV BS 6883/7917 UKOOA Offshore Medium-Voltage Power Cable (BS 6883 / BS 7917) engineered for 3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 12 × OD).

Flame-retardant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: EBS2S 3×50 mm² MV
Outer Ø ≈: 42.5 mm
Net weight ≈: 2,980 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 22.5 kN
Core / stranding: IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu

All sizes (3)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 3.8/6.6 kV – 19/
Operating temp.: −40…+90 °C
Min. bend radius: 12 × OD
Core / conductor: Tinned Copper Co
Outer protection: Red Type SW4 MV
Standard: BS 6883 / BS 791

Typical values for this cable type, based on BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV) — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) right for your machine?

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Halogen-free SHF1/SHF2 or mud-resistant thermoset jacket withstands marine salt mist, oil and deck weathering.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Approved for bulkheads, cable trays, ladders and hull penetrations on commercial vessels and offshore units.

Drilling jumbo & rotary mast feed

Suitable

Metallic braid armour and cross-linked EPR/XLPE/XLPO insulation handle heavy mechanical and thermal duty.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Stranded copper or tinned copper conductors terminate cleanly into marine switchboards, thrusters and transformers.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Armoured shipboard and offshore feeder cable is not designed for high-cycle automation drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableCommercial Vessels & Cruise ShipsOffshore Oil & Gas Platforms (FPSO)Jack-Up & Semi-Submersible Drilling RigsNaval Surface Vessels & Submarines

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) (BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV)) featuring tinned copper conductors (3×120 mm²), triple-extruded gp5 hf-epr mv insulation and red type sw4 mv outer jacket (2s) (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Tinned Copper Conductors (3×120 mm²)	BS EN 60228 Class 2 compacted tinned copper conductors
2	Triple-Extruded GP5 HF-EPR MV Insulation	Semi-con conductor screen + GP5 HF-EPR dielectric + insulation screen
3	Copper Tape Phase Metallic Screen	Helically lapped annealed copper tape screen on each core
4	Type SW4 Bedding & GSWB Armour (BS)	SW4 halogen-free inner sheath + galvanized steel wire braid armour
5	Red Type SW4 MV Outer Jacket (2S)	BS 6883 / BS 7917 red medium-voltage oil-resistant offshore sheath

EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) — Standard Shipboard & Offshore Execution

Built to BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV) with tinned copper conductors (3×120 mm²) and red type sw4 mv outer jacket (2s)

EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) — Custom Drum Length & Gland Kit

Available in custom continuous shipboard/offshore drum lengths or with marine EMC cable glands

EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) — Class & Routine Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor resistance & flame/fire test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV). Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV (BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV))
Core / conductor construction: Tinned Copper Conductors (3×120 mm²) — BS EN 60228 Class 2 compacted tinned copper conductors
Primary dielectric / buffering: Triple-Extruded GP5 HF-EPR MV Insulation — Semi-con conductor screen + GP5 HF-EPR dielectric + insulation screen

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+90 °C (shipboard & offshore duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV)
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Red Type SW4 MV Outer Jacket (2S) — BS 6883 / BS 7917 red medium-voltage oil-resistant offshore sheath
Minimum bending radius: 12 × OD
Armour, screen & mechanical duty: Type SW4 Bedding & GSWB Armour (BS) — SW4 halogen-free inner sheath + galvanized steel wire braid armour

Resistance

Flame, fire & smoke performance: Qualified for marine flame-retardance and low-smoke zero-halogen / fire safety per BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV)
Oil, drilling mud & seawater resistance: Resistant to marine fuel/lube oils, salt mist and offshore fluids per BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV)
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV)
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332-3-22 / IEC 60754 / IEC 61034 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA)
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Red Type SW4 MV )
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) shipboard & offshore configurations

Manufactured to BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV) for shipboard, offshore platform, drilling rig and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C)
EBS2S 3×50 mm² MV	3 × 50 mm²	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	42.5	2,980	22.5	510
EBS2S 3×95 mm² MV	3 × 95 mm²	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	51.8	4,690	42.8	620
EBS2S 3×150 mm² MV	3 × 150 mm²	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	61.2	6,840	67.5	735

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour grades and factory drum lengths available per BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV).

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3 × 50 mm²	0.39	3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV (195 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 95 mm²	0.19	3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV (285 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 150 mm²	0.12	3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV (365 A)	−40…+90 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV))	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV) tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV))	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Flame, fire integrity, oil/mud & mechanical qualification (BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV))	Verified flame/fire performance, fluid resistance and thermal stability across −40…+90 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

BS 6883 / BS 7917 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) BS 6883 / BS 7917 3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel marine reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous shipboard/offshore lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time: 2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFEBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6–19/33 kV BS 6883/7917 UKOOA Offshore Medium-Volt – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXEBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

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What governing standard and construction define EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) (EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6–19/33 kV BS 6883/7917 UKOOA Offshore Medium-Voltage Power Cable)?

EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) (EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6–19/33 kV BS 6883/7917 UKOOA Offshore Medium-Voltage Power Cable) is manufactured in accordance with BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV) for 3.8/6.6 kV – 19/33 kV service over -40 to +90 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises tinned copper conductors (3×120 mm²), triple-extruded gp5 hf-epr mv insulation and red type sw4 mv outer jacket (2s).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA)?

The minimum bending radius for EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) is 12 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +90 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in shipboard and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Tinned Copper Conductors (3×120 mm²) — BS EN 60228 Class 2 compacted tinned copper conductors; (02) Triple-Extruded GP5 HF-EPR MV Insulation — Semi-con conductor screen + GP5 HF-EPR dielectric + insulation screen; (03) Copper Tape Phase Metallic Screen — Helically lapped annealed copper tape screen on each core; (04) Type SW4 Bedding & GSWB Armour (BS) — SW4 halogen-free inner sheath + galvanized steel wire braid armour; (05) Red Type SW4 MV Outer Jacket (2S) — BS 6883 / BS 7917 red medium-voltage oil-resistant offshore sheath.

What factory test certificates are supplied with EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA)?

Every production drum of EBS2S & MBS2S 3.8/6.6-19/33 KV (BS 6883/7917 UKOOA) undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per BS 6883 & BS 7917 / UKOOA Code EBS2S & MBS2S (1.9/3.3 kV to 19/33 kV), and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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