Bridge Watch Alarm System
This summer, Uni-Safe Electronics A/S will introduce the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System BW-800. The product is currently being tested for IMO approval. The purpose of the BW-800 is to ensure continuous monitoring of the bridge operator’s fitness during ‘one man bridge’ operations. New regulations from IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will require a person to carry a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) complying with IMO performance standards.
For existing ships, the equipment should be installed in connection with the first survey after the following deadlines:
- Existing passenger ships and ships over 3,000 GT: 1 July 2012.
- Existing ships over 500 GT: 1 July 2013.
- Existing ships over 150 GT: 1 July 2014.
- New ships over 150 GT and all new passenger ships constructed after 1 July 2011 shall be equipped with a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System.
The bridge watch alarm is produced in accordance with international and Danish laws for ‘one man bridge’ operation, e.g. IMO resolution A830.