BNWAS Alarm Sequence, Performance standard, SOLAS requirement

BNWAS Alarm Sequence, Performance standard, SOLAS requirement BNWASBridge navigation watch alarm system.SOLAS chapter V regulation 19.When ship underway, Alert the OOW.Works on preset time limit. Operation and alarm sequenceWhen ship underway, Alert the OOW.Works on preset time limit.Range: 3-12 minutesFirst Stage Alert: after preset time limit, BNWAS will show visual indication, if not reset – … Read more

SSAS alert signal, activation, SSAS Regulation

SSAS alert signal, activation, SSAS Regulation SSASFor safety and security. When a ship is at high Risk.SSAS sends a special alert signal from ship to shore.SSAS does not raise any alarm on board ship nor alert other ships.The ship owner first receive SSAS alert signal then passed to the flag. They will inform other authority. … Read more

LRIT Requirement, Transmission, Obtain LRIT data

Long range identification and tracking Requirement, Transmission, obtain LRIT data LRITLong range identification and tracking.Global identification and tracking using satellite. LRIT Requirement / regulationSOLAS chapter 5 regulation 19.1Passenger ship including high speed craftCargo ship 300 grt and above including high speed craftMobile offshore drilling unitReport position to flag at least four times a day. LRIT … Read more

Rate of Turn Indicator Advantage, SOLAS requirement

Rate of Turn Indicator Advantage, SOLAS requirement To ensure that the ship turns at a steady rate.To ensure the number of degrees the ship will turn in a fixed period.ROTI is a free gyro with only two degrees of freedom. Freedom to spin and tilt.Formula, rate of turn= V/R * 57.3/60 SOLAS requirementFor ship 50000 … Read more

LRIT vs AIS

LRIT vs AIS AIS is a broadcast system and data is available to all receiver within range whereas LRIT is available only to the authorized person.AIS works on the very high frequency, whereas LRIT is based on the satellitesystem.AIS range is limited to the VHF range but LRIT range is worldwide.AIS DATA İs not stored … Read more