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BNWAS
 Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System
 Addition to SOLAS Chapter V, Reg. 19, new Sub
Chapter 2.2.3
 Performs to MSC 75/24/add.1 equipment standards
 Complies fully with IEC62616
 Applies to all commercial and passenger vessels
of >150gt
 Monitors that the Officer On Watch (OOW) is present
on the bridge
 To prevent marine accidents and improve safety
 Harmonize the pro-active stance of certain flag
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BNWAS – Why?
When? - Compliance Schedule
 What Do you Need?......MSC 75/24/add.1
 Must monitor that the OOW is present on navigation bridge
 Series of warning lights and audible alarms must be
produced
 1st level alarm for the OOW on bridge to acknowledge
 2nd level alarm for the Captain/Officers cabins
 3rd level alarm for common areas
 Any alarm can only be re-set from the bridge itself
 All alarm events recorded by VDR
 Must be operational when gyro/autopilot/track control is
working
• Designed with easy installation and crew operations in mind
• Less stress for Officer On Watch
• Type and Class approved equipment
 Single control & alarm panel – wall or console
mounted
 Unique built-in Infra Red Detector with 10m
range
 Extra Infra Red Detectors where required
 Up to 6 illuminated manual re-set buttons
 Up to 8 alarm outputs – level 2 & 3
 Optional SD card for alarm and event logging
 Tamper detection

 Single type cable installation for all detectors, re-

set buttons and alarms
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What is BNWAS?
 Bridge Navigational Watch & Alarm System –
BNWAS is a monitoring and Alarm system which
notify other navigational officers or master of the
ship if the officer on watch (OOW) does not
responds or he/she is incapable of performing the
watch duties efficiently which can lead to
maritime accidents.

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Why Ship Need BNWAS?
 There have been many incidents in the past wherein ship
has collided or grounded due to wrong decision or
inefficiency in taking decision at the correct time. If during
an emergency situation navigational officer is not capable
to handle that situation it can lead to devastating scenarios
 To avoid this BNWAS is installed on bridge which acts
similar to a dead man alarm in the engine room.

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 The purpose of a BNWAS is to monitor bridge activity and
detect operator disability which could lead to accidents
 The system monitors the awareness of the OOW and
automatically alerts another qualified OOW or the
Master if for any reason the OOW becomes incapable of
performing his duties.
 bridge surveillance is achieved by series of indications and
alarms to alert first the OOW and, if no response, then to al
ert another qualified officer or the Captain
 the BNWAS may provide the OOW with a means of calling
for immediate assistance if required
 The BNWAS should be operational whenever the ship's
heading or track control system is engaged, unless
inhibited by the Captain.
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 CONTENTS

1. BNWAS - REGULATION

2. BNWAS - KEY FUNCTION

3. BNWAS - CONFIGURATION

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I BNWAS - REGULATION

1. SOLAS REQUIREMENT

The requirements making it mandatory to have a ‘Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm

System (BNWAS) fitted to all passenger and cargo vessels can be found in the
amendments made to SOLAS Chapter V Resolution 19 that were adopted by the IMO
in the Resolution MSC 292 (86) on 5th June 2009.

2. BNWAS REGULATION

 IMO Resolution MSC 128 (75), MSC 81/23/2 & NAV 51/18
 IEC 62616 ‘Maritime Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and System’
- Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System

3. REASON FOR USING BNWAS

 Increase in marine accidents

- Ships are larger in size, an increase in solo watch keeper
 Japanese & Danish flag ship – Positive effect such as a decrease in a ship accident
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4. BNWAS PURPOSE

 The purpose of BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System) is to monitor bridge
activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents.

5. BNWAS APPLICATION DATE

Ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards and passenger ships irrespective of size constructed
on or after July 01st
Passenger ships irrespective of size constructed on 1 st July 2011, not later that first survey
after 1st July 2011
Ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1st July 2011, not later that first
survey after 1st July 2012
Ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3,000 gross tonnage constructed before
1st July 2011, not later that first survey after 1st July 2013
Ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before
1st July 2011, not later that first survey after 1st July 2014

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Ⅱ BNWAS - KEY FUNCTION
2.1 Operational Mode

1) Auto Mode – Subject to Heading or Track Control System

2) Manual On - In operation

3) Manual Off – No operation under any circumstance

2.2 Reset

1) Manual Reset Switch : Inside Bridge (1 Set), Wing Bridge (2 Sets)

2) PIR Sensor : Standard 2 Sets

Sensing method : PIR (passive infra-red)sensor

Detecting Range : up to 6 meter, up to 60’

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 Modes of Operation
Mode: AUTO
When Auto ON/OFF is selected AUTO ON or AUTO OFF will be displayed on the LCD,
the system will automatically switch ON and OFF dependent on an input for track
control to say if the vessel is in motion or not and will operate as per the parameters
previously loaded.
The track control signal will be a closed contact to inform the system the vessel is in
motion and open contact to inform the system the vessel is stationary.

Mode: ON
When ON is selected ON will be displayed on the LCD, the system will remain ON at all
times and will operate as per the parameters previously loaded.

Mode: OFF
The system operation is inhibited except the officer call function.

Mode: PORT SECURITY

The system functions as a standard intruder alarm. Master level Password is
utilised to initiate entry and exit periods. The EXIT / ENTRY periods are
defined in minutes.
 Port Security
• Operates when ship is in port
• Requires the PIR sensors
• Detects when unauthorised persons on bridge
• Captain sets exit/entry time before system
operates
• Aim – to prevent unauthorised access to the
bridge
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2.3 Operational Sequence of Indications and Alarms

 Selected dormant period (Td) : 3minutes ~ 12minutes

 Alarm type & operation time
1) Bridge Visible Alarm
2) First Stage Bridge Audible Alarm (Td + 15seconds)
3) Second Stage Remote Audible Alarm (Td + 30seconds)
4) Third Stage Remote Audible Alarm (Td + 2minutes)
Alarm Alternative Function
1) Integrated First & Second Stage Bridge Audible Alarm
2) Third Stage Remote Audible Alarm extension (Maximum 3minutes)
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2.4 Emergency Call

1) Instant Alarm for 2nd & 3rd Stage Remote Audible Alarm
2) Located in the front part of Main Panel

2.5 Security

An authorized personnel (Master) is only allowed to set dormant period &

operation mode with a key.

2.6 Interface (IEC 61162-1/2)

1) Auto Pilot (Heading & Tracking System)

2) VDR & Navigational system (Input/output Interface)

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Ⅲ BNWAS - CONFIGURATION SPECIFICATION

1set Main Panel

1set Reset Switch

2set Reset Switch

- Wing Bridge

2set PIR Motion Sensor

4set Alarm Unit

- 2nd Stage Alarm

2set Alarm Unit

- 3rd Stage Alarm
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Ⅲ BNWAS - CONFIGURATION
Main Control Panel

 Power Source :
AC 220V/100V & DC 24V

 Power Consumption : 10 W (below)

 Operating Temperature : -20 ~ 70’C

 Interface :
 External Serial (RS 485) – 2 Channel
 Digital Input : 3 N/O or N/C Relay

PIR Motion Sensor

 Power Source : DC 12V

 Sensor Type : PIR (passive infra-red)sensor

 Sensor Performance :
 Detecting distance : 6 meter
 Detecting range : 60’
 Maximum installation quantity : 4 sets
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RESET SWITCH

 Power Source : DC 24V

 Digital input (N/O Dry Contact)

 Operating Temperature : -20 ~ 70’C

 Enclosure Grade (IP Grade) :

 Waterproof Type : IP 66
• WATERTIGHT TYPE (WING • NON-WATERTIGHTTYPE
BRIDGE) (NAV. BRIDGE)  Non-waterproof Type : IP 44

ALARM UNIT

 Power Source : DC 24V

 Enclosure Grade (IP Grade) : IP 44

 Interface Method
 RS 485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION
 LAN (Local Area Network) Communication
 Maximum installation quantity : 8 sets (LAN)
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Ⅳ BNWAS - INSTALLATION
Installation Regulation for Bridge

 Main Control Panel - 1 set

 PIR Motion Sensor - 2 sets

 Manual Reset Switch - 1 set

 Reset Switch - 2 Sets

(Wing Bridge)

DNV New Building Ship Rules ‘Nautical Safety’ Part6 Chapter 8

H-103 ‘Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System’

Means for activating the BNWAS reset function provided at workstation for
monitoring, workstation for navigating & maneuvering and workstation for
conning shall be activated by automatic detection of human motion.

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V BWAS-2000 MAIN FEATURES TECHNICAL STRENGTH

• Cable-less & Minimum Cable Layout using LAN / Power Line

Communication

• Simple & Cost saving installation can be undertaken by

competent by ship’s engineer

• Exact compliant with IMO resolution (MSC 128 (75) / IEC 62616

• Interface with VDR, Auto-pilot and other ship’s navigation &

communication system

• High Reliable Operation (PIR motion sensor)

• Class type approval certificate