Checklist for BNWAS

Requirement Yes No N/A

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Functionality

1.1 Operational Mode

1.1.1 The BNWAS should incorporate the following operational modes:

- Automatic (Automatically brought into operation whenever the ship's heading or track control
system is activated and inhibited when this system is not activated)

- Manual ON (In operation constantly)

- Manual OFF (Does not operate under any circumstances)

1.2 Operational sequence of indications and alarms

1.2.1 Once operational, the alarm system should remain dormant for a period of between 3 and

12 min (Td).

1.2.2 At the end of this dormant period, the alarm system should initiate a visual indication on the

bridge.

1.2.3 If not reset, the BNWAS should additionally sound a first stage audible alarm on the bridge

15 s after the visual indication is initiated.

1.2.4 If not reset, the BNWAS should additionally sound a second stage remote audible alarm in

the back-up officer's and/or Master's location 15 s after the first stage audible alarm is initiated.

1.2.5 If not reset, the BNWAS should additionally sound a third stage remote audible alarm at the

locations of further crew members capable of taking corrective actions 90 s after the second stage

remote audible alarm is initiated.

1.2.6 In vessels other than passenger vessels, the second or third stage remote audible alarms

may sound in all the above locations at the same time. If the second stage audible alarm is

sounded in this way, the third stage alarm may be omitted.

1.2.7 In larger vessels, the delay between the second and third stage alarms may be set to a

longer value on installation, up to a maximum of 3 min, to allow sufficient time for the back-up

officer and/or Master to reach the bridge. (Set Value : min)

1.3 Reset function

1.3.1 It should not be possible to initiate the reset function or cancel any audible alarm from any

device, equipment or system not physically located in areas of the bridge providing proper look

out.

1.3.2 The reset function should, by a single operator action, cancel the visual indication and all

audible alarms and initiate a further dormant period. If the reset function is activated before the

end of the dormant period, the period should be re-initiated to run for its full duration from the

time of the reset.

Form No. CHK-BNWAS 1/4 (2012.10)

1.3.3 To initiate the reset function, an input representing a single operator action by the OOW is

required. This input may be generated by reset devices forming an integral part of the BNWAS or

by external inputs from other equipment capable of registering physical activity and mental

alertness of the OOW.

1.3.4 A continuous activation of any reset device should not prolong the dormant period or cause

a suppression of the sequence of indications and alarms.

1.4 Emergency call facility

Means may be provided on the bridge to immediately activate the second, and subsequently third,

stage remote audible alarms by means of an "Emergency Call" push button or similar.

2. Accuracy

The alarm system should be capable of achieving the timings stated in 1.2 above with an accuracy

of 5% or 5 s, whichever is less, under all environmental conditions

3. Security

The means of selecting the Operational Mode and the duration of the Dormant Period (Td) should

be security protected so that access to these controls should be restricted to the Master only.

4. Malfunctions, alarms and indications

4.1 Malfunction

If a malfunction of, or power supply failure to, the BNWAS is detected, this should be indicated.

Means shall be provided to allow the repeat of this indication on a central alarm panel if fitted

ERGONOMIC CRITERIA

1. Operational controls

1.1 A protected means of selecting the operational mode of the BNWAS.

1.2 A protected means of selecting the duration of the dormant period of the BNWAS.

1.3 A means of activating the "Emergency Call" function if this facility is incorporated within the

BNWAS.

1.4 Reset facilities

Means of activating the reset function should only be available in positions on the bridge giving

proper look out and preferably adjacent to visual indications. Means of activating the reset

function should be easily accessible from the conning position, the workstation for navigating and

manoeuvring, the workstation for monitoring and the bridge wings.

2. Presentation of information

2.1 Operational mode

The operational mode of the equipment should be indicated to the OOW.

Form No. CHK-BNWAS 2/4 (2012.10)

2.2 Visual indications

The visual indication initiated at the end of the dormant period should take the form of a flashing

indication. Flashing indications should be visible from all operational positions on the bridge where

the OOW may reasonably be expected to be stationed. The colour of the indication(s) should be

chosen so as not to impair night vision and dimming facilities (although not to extinction) should

be incorporated.

2.3 First stage bridge audible alarm

The first stage audible alarm which sounds on the bridge at the end of the visual indication period

should have its own characteristic tone or modulation intended to alert, but not to startle, the

OOW. This alarm should be audible from all operational positions on the bridge where the OOW

may reasonably be expected to be stationed. This function may be engineered using one or more

sounding devices. Tone/modulation characteristics and volume level should be selectable during

commissioning of the system.

2.4 Second and third stage remote audible alarm

The remote audible alarm which sounds in the locations of the Master, officers and further crew

members capable of taking corrective action at the end of the bridge audible alarm period should

be easily identifiable by its sound and should indicate urgency. The volume of this alarm should be

sufficient for it to be heard throughout the locations above and to wake sleeping persons.*

* IMO Resolution A.830(19)

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

1. General

The equipment should comply with IMO resolutions A.694(17), A.813(19), their associated

international standards* and MSC/Circ.982 regarding Guidelines for Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge

Equipment and Layout.

* IEC Publication 60945

2. Specific requirements

2.1 System physical integrity

All items of equipment forming part of the BNWAS should be tamper-proof so that no member of

the crew may interfere with the system’s operation.

2.2 Reset devices should be designed and installed so as to minimise the possibility of their

operation by any means other than activation by the OOW. Reset devices should all be of a

uniform design and should be illuminated for identification at night.

2.3 Alternative reset arrangements may be incorporated to initiate the reset function from other

equipment on the bridge capable of registering operator actions in positions giving proper look

out.

Form No. CHK-BNWAS 3/4 (2012.10)

3. Power supply

The BNWAS should be powered from the ship's main power supply. The malfunction indication,

and all elements of the Emergency Call facility, if incorporated, should be powered from a battery

maintained supply.

INTERFACING

1. Inputs

Inputs should be available for additional reset devices or for connection to bridge equipment

capable of generating a reset signal by contacts, equivalent circuits or serial data.*

* IEC Publication 61162

2. Outputs

Output(s) should be available for connection of additional bridge visual indications and audible

alarms and remote audible alarms.

Special requirement of the ship’s flag Administration

If there are special requirement of the ship’s flag Administration, such special requirement

Should be followed and confirmed by the attending surveyor.

Special requirement of the Korean Flag

1. Technical requirement of an installed BNWAS for vessels keel laid prior 1 July 2011

a. Exemption certificate issued

b. BNWAS auto mode could not be implemented.

An interface between BNWAS and heading or track control system could not be done.

c. If automatic activation of the system is not possible through the activation of the navigation

system then actions should be made in order for the systems manual activation.

(e.g. throw ISM procedures)

d. Notice to owner and marking on the BNWAS as follows ; " The bridge navigational watch

alarm system shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea."

The survey was

Performed by Confirmed by

( ) ( )

Name and Signature of Radio Technician Name and Signature of Surveyor

Form No. CHK-BNWAS 4/4 (2012.10)