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Abstract

The invention relates to a propeller arrangement in a cathodic protection system for a marine vessel with a marine propulsion system, which cathodic protection system comprises a direct current power source with a positive terminal. The propulsion system comprises at least one driveline housing at least partially submerged in water; a torque transmitting drive shaft extending out of the driveline housing; and at least one propeller mounted on the drive shaft. According to the invention, the at least one propeller is electrically isolated from its drive shaft. Each electrically isolated propeller is electrically connected to a slip ring connector, which slip ring connector is in electrical connection with the positive terminal. The invention further relates to a vessel provided with such a propeller arrangement.

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First Claim