As shown in figure "B" of the illustration, with respect to the common equipment grounding conductor, what statement is true? Illustration EL-0125

Correct Answer: Option B — The common equipment grounding conductor is solidly-grounded at the source and this is the least common arrangement onboard merchant vessels.

IEEE 45 and 46 CFR Subchapter J establish that solidly grounding the common equipment grounding conductor at the source is standard practice, ensuring fault current paths operate protective devices effectively.