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    Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm

    System (BNWAS)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    (SMS NAV-0043)

    Compiled by:
    Capt. T N Tun, MTMMC
    BNWAS - FAQ

    WHY DO WE HAVE BNWAS?

     It is a SOLAS requirement.

     To detect the absence of a watch keeper from the bridge during a


    navigation watch and avoid a marine accident by alerting others on
    board including another qualified Watch Keeping Officer or the Master.
    BNWAS - FAQ

    HOW DOES BNWAS WORK?

     The officer has to manually reset a visual alarm on the BNWAS every 3,
    6, 9 or 12 minutes. In MTM this interval has been set at 12 Minutes.

     Only the Master has the authority to change the interval of the dormant
    period (3, 6, 9 or 12 minutes). No one else is permitted to make this
    change.

     On some vessels fitted with motion sensors on the Bridge, the BNWAS
    alarm is automatically reset if motion is detected on the Bridge every
    12 minutes.
     If an alarm is not reset the alert keeps escalating till someone responds
    to this alarm.
    BNWAS - FAQ

    HOW DOES BNWAS WORK?

    The BNWAS normally has the following 3 operational modes although the
    AUTOMATIC mode is NOT to be used anymore: (SEE CAUTION ON NEXT SLIDE)
     
     Automatic Automatically brought into operation whenever ship is
    on Auto Pilot and deactivated when ship is not on Auto
    Pilot.
     Manual ON In operation constantly.
     Manual OFF Does not operate under any circumstances.
    BNWAS – FAQ

    CAUTION
    THE BNWAS SWITCH IS NO LONGER
    ALLOWED TO BE ON AUTO.

    ONLY THE MANUAL ON OR MANUAL OFF


    POSITION MUST BE USED.

    (This is an INTERIM MEASURE BY IMO


    effective August 2014 and will remain in force
    until further notice)
    BNWAS - FAQ

    WHEN DO I USE BNWAS?

     Prior departure from port when SBE (Standby Engines) is given.


    SWITCH POSITION – MANUAL ON. ( The alarm setting of 12 minutes will
    be activated).

     The system must be kept MANUAL ON as long as the navigating bridge is


    kept manned AT SEA or AT ANCHORAGE.

     BNWAS is to be MANUAL OFF only when vessel is all fast at berth or the
    bridge watch is discontinued.
    BNWAS - FAQ

    DO I RECORD THE USE OF BNWAS?

     Records of switching BNWAS On & Off must be entered in the


    Maneuvering Book and Deck Log Book.

     BNWAS is a SOLAS requirement and records of it’s use can be checked by


    PSC as well as Vetting inspectors.
    BNWAS - FAQ

    HOW DOES THE BNWAS ALARM WORK?


    (on ships without motion sensors)

    3rd AUDIBLE
    2nd AUDIBLE ALARM (GA)
    VISUAL 1st AUDIBLE
    ALARM TO B/U IN OTHER OOW
    ALARM ALARM
    OOW or MSTR OR MESSROOMS

    MANUAL DORMANT NOT NOT NOT NOT


    SBE
    ON 12 RESET RESET RESET RESET
    15 15 90
    Minutes Seconds Seconds Seconds
    DESCRIPTION OF SEQUENCE OF ALARMS & INDICATIONS
     Once operational, the alarm system remains dormant for a period of
    between 3 and 12 minutes. Company recommended period for this
    interval is 12 minutes.

     At the end of this dormant period, the alarm system initiates a visual
    indication on the bridge.

     If not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a first stage audible alarm
    on the bridge 15 seconds after the visual indication is initiated.
    DESCRIPTION OF SEQUENCE OF ALARMS & INDICATIONS
     If still not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a second stage remote
    audible alarm 15 seconds after the first stage audible alarm is initiated in
    the back-up officer’s and/or Master’s location.

     If still not reset, the BNWAS additionally sounds a third stage remote
    audible alarm 90 seconds after the second stage remote audible alarm is
    initiated at the locations of further crew members capable of taking
    corrective actions.
     
    In larger vessels, the delay between the second and third stage alarms is 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.
    BNWAS
    BNWAS OPERATIONAL MODES
    BNWAS ALARM STAGES & RESET BUTTON
    BNWAS ALARM STAGES & RESET BUTTON
    BNWAS
    by

    MTM MARITIME CENTER, YANGON


    Capt Than Naing Tun

    THANK YOU FOR TAKING NOTE


    AND SHARING THIS PRESENTATION

    August 2014

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