Private boat dock: When is GFPE required?

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I thought receptacles on a boat dock were supposed to be GFCI-protected, but NEC 555.35 (A) (3) says that dock branch and feeder conductors should be GFPE. NEC 555.33 (B) (1) Calls for GFCI at locations other than shore power.
I'm confused. What dock receptacles need GFCI protection and which GFPE? receptacle needs GFPE protection?
 
I thought receptacles on a boat dock were supposed to be GFCI-protected, but NEC 555.35 (A) (3) says that dock branch and feeder conductors should be GFPE. NEC 555.33 (B) (1) Calls for GFCI at locations other than shore power.
I'm confused. What dock receptacles need GFCI protection and which GFPE? receptacle needs GFPE protection?
Do you know the difference between the two types of protection?
 
All overcurrent devices that supply the dock will have GFPE. Receptacles, other than boat shore power will be GFCI.
 
If there are multiple shore power receptacles it would likely be a good idea to use a 100ma breaker for the feeder and 30ma on the individual shore power receptacles. (The 100ma allowance is covered by a TIA for 2017 TN Code)
 
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