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    The term BNWAS is an acronym for the term Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System - a safety system made

    mandatory in amendments to SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 and adopted on 5th June 2009 by Resolution
    MSC.282(86).
    As outlined in the performance standards MSC.128(75) - "The purpose of the bridge navigational watch alarm system
    (BNWAS) is to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to marine accidents. The system
    monitors the awareness of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) and automatically alerts the Master or another qualified
    OOW if for any reason the OOW becomes incapable of performing the OOW's duties. This purpose is achieved by a
    series of indications and alarms to alert first the OOW and, if he is not responding, then to alert the Master or another
    qualified OOW. Additionally, 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 Master."

    BNWAS Regulations
    SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19
    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 SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19.
    The changes see the following subparagraph is added to paragraph 2.2:
    .3 a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS), as follows:
    .1 cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards and passenger ships irrespective of size constructed on or after 1
    July 2011;
    .2 passenger ships irrespective of size constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey* after 1 July 2012;
    .3 cargo ships of 3,000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed before 1 July 2011, not later than the first survey*
    after 1 July 2012;
    .4 cargo ships of 500 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 3,000 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011,
    not later than the first survey* after 1 July 2013; and
    .5 cargo ships of 150 gross tonnage and upwards but less than 500 gross tonnage constructed before 1 July 2011, not
    later than the first survey* after 1 July 2014.
    The bridge navigational watch alarm system shall be in operation whenever the ship is underway at sea;
    .4 a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) installed prior to 1 July 2011 may subsequently be exempted
    from full compliance with the standards adopted by the Organization, at the discretion of the Administration."

    All BNWAS that are to be installed to meet with this new regulation requirement must meet with the performance
    standards set out in MSC.128(75).

    BNWAS Performance Standards


    MSC.128(75) - IMO BNWAS Performance Standards
    The IMO set out the performance standards for a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) in Resolution MSC.128(75).
    Click here to view a copy of these performance standards.
    IEC 62616:2010 - International Performance Standards
    IEC is the world's leading organisation of international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. IEC 62616:2010(E) specifies
    the minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and methods of testing, and required test results, for a bridge navigational watch
    alarm system (BNWAS) as required by Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), as amended.
    These standards are heavily based on the IMO performances standards with a number of additions.

    BNWAS Class/Flag Requirements


    Quite often the regulations coming out of the IMO are open to interpretations and in these cases the different classification societies and flag
    authorities will view the regulations in slightly different ways. Having more than one variation of the rules can be very confusing, especially if you
    not all of your fleet are classed with the same society or under the same flag.
    In this section we will give you information on any clarifications we find from the the classification societies or flag authorities regarding what they
    require from vessels under their authority.

    Class
    ClassNK
    ClassNK has stated:
    "Regarding type approval of BNWAS, ClassNK does not issue a ClassNK type-approval certificate for BNWAS.
    ClassNK does however accept a type-approval certificate issued by the Authorities and Flag States and also accepts MED Certificate as an
    equivalent of the Authorities.
    BNWAS should be complied with requirements of IMO Resolution MSC 128(75) and IEC62616 (FDIS).
    ClassNK will verify a copy of the Certificate for BNWAS examined and certified by the above Standards and ensure the functions and locations of
    alarms on boardthe ship."
    ClassNK has released technical information to help clarify the criteria vessels under its class should meet with regards to the installation of bridge
    navigational watch alarm systems (BNWAS).
    Click here for more information on this clarification.
    Korean Register
    The Korean Register of Shipping has provided notification of the changes to SOLAS Ch 5 Reg 19 and have pointed to the performance standards as
    set out in MSC.128(75).
    Click here to download KRS guidance

    Flag
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
    MPA Singapore have issued a circular that directs those with Singapore vessels to the performance standards as set out in MSC.128(75).
    Click here to download MPA Singapore circular

    When Does BNWAS Affect You?


    BNWAS is required to be installed on all newbuild vessels with keels laid either on or after 1st July 2011. Existing
    vessels will be required to retrofit the system at the first survey after the dates outlined in the regulations depending
    on the vessel type and size.
    BIMCO Advice
    BIMCO has advised its members to be aware that the first survey may not happen at the same time as a dry docking
    and that as such owners should note that considerable work might be required for retrofitting a BNWAS which could
    take a vessel out of service.
    As such consideration should be given to fitting the system at their vessels' next dry docking ahead of the mandatory
    implementation dates and not wait for annual surveys within the compliance window.
    First Survey:

    The first survey means the first annual survey, the first periodical survey or the first renewal survey,
    whichever is due first after the date specified.

    For a passenger ship, this is the first renewal survey for "Passenger ship safety survey"; for a cargo ship
    (non-passenger ship), this is either the "Cargo ship safety equipment survey" or the "Cargo ship safety
    survey" (combined survey - if the ship chooses to combine all SOLAS certificates in one).

    For both passenger ships and cargo ships which are under construction, if the keel is laid before, but the
    ship is delivered after, the date specified in the relevant regulation, the initial survey is the "first survey".

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    Navgard is Martek Marine's BNWAS solution to the requirements of SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19. The system has
    been designed to meet the performance standards outlined in MSC.128(75) & IEC 62616.
    Navgard will be the world's first and only BNWAS system fully type approved by all major classification societies.
    Type Approvals are already held for:

    ABS

    RINA

    Polish Register of Shipping

    China Classification Society

    Korean Register

    DNV

    Approvals are imminent for:

    Indian Register

    Lloyd's Register

    Russian Register

    Bureau Veritas

    Germanischer Lloyd

    By choosing a supplier with this extensive suite of approvals, you have no need to worry about the risk of a
    classification society rejecting equipment that is approved by another society or incurring additional certification costs
    that can be more than the cost of the equipment itself.
    To find out more about Navgard BNWAS visit the Martek Marine website.

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