Abstract: In this paper, we propose an architecture for a multi-agent system (MAS) and an MAS architecture-based service restoration approach for shipboard power systems (SPSs) to improve SPS survivability. Each agent in the MAS is assigned a responsibility, and can make reasonable decisions with respect to its environment. Ultimately, it can restore unserved higher priority loads to the degree possible. The MAS is implemented using Java programming language and the Java agent development framework (JADE). Intwo typical SPS servicerestoration cases, we demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed solution.