Uni-Safe Electronics - Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) BW-800

Consilium's Uni-Safe Electronics BNWAS is developed in accordance to IMO MSC 128(75) and in compliance with IEC 62616 and MED. For the purpose of monitoring the bridge activity and detect irregularities and operator disability.

The purpose of a BNWAS Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System is to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability which could lead to accidents. The system monitors the awareness of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) and automatically alerts another qualified OOW or the  Master if for any reason the OOW becomes incapable of performing his duties.

This bridge surveillance is achieved by an elaborate series of indications and alarms to alert first the OOW and, if he is not responding, then to alert another senior officer or the Captain. 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 Captain.

New regulations from IMO’s

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will require carriage of a BNWAS Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System complying with IMO performance standards.

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.

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

BW-800 BNWAS complies with following standards:
  • IEC 62616 (New standard from February 2010)
  • IMO MSC. 128(75) (Old recommandation from May 2002)

DNV Type Approval on BNWAS BW-800
The BW-800 BNWAS Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System has a DNV Type Approval.

BW-800 BNWAS key features:
  • DNV Type Approval complying with the new performance standard IEC 62616
  • VDR NMEA data output
  • Back-up officer selector unit
  • Automatic dimmer control
  • Emergency call facility
  • Motion sensors with infrared and microwave detection
  • Alarm signals increases in volume
  • Competitive prices
  • User-friendly, small and easy to install
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