circuit breaker

“Two were related to routine maintenance in port. Two were unexpected tripping of circuit breakers on the accident voyage,” National Transportation Safety Board Jennifer Homendy testified.

But they said it was apparent that the trouble that led to the accident began when the vessel’s electrical circuit breakers tripped, leading to a loss of propulsion and steering capacity.

Homendy said investigators were collecting information from the vessel’s engine room and circuit breakers, which she said “will help us tremendously.”

Warning signs that it’s time to upgrade your wiring include burning odors near the panel, circuit breakers that frequently trip, and signs of rust, corrosion, or water damage on your electrical panel.

She said the Welsh cabinet had made a "brave decision" in introducing its own short autumn lockdown following scientific advice calling for a "circuit breaker".