BNWAS(Totem Plus)

Totem Plus BNWAS

New regulations from IMO will require carriage of a Bridge Navigtional 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 deadline:
Existing passenger ships and ships over 3,000 GT: 1st July 2012
Existing ships over 500 GT: 1st July 2013
Existing ships over 150GT: 1st July 2014
New ships over 150GT and all new passenger ships constructed after 1 July 2011 shall be equipped with a bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System

Integration by Totem Plus offers benefits:

• Call for Assistance button in Main and all reset units (can also be activated from external source)
• Reset of system by the following options:
  • Reset button (7 locations: Main and up to 6 secondary reset units)
  • Movement detected by motion sensors
  • Activity on other navigational equipment
• Waterproof reset unit for wing installation
• Main and secondary reset units installed at working locations on the bridge (max 6 secondary units)
• Remote alarm units installed in Master and Mates cabins as well as public areas (max 20 units in 7 independent groups)
• Password protected accesses
• Setup of backup officer on duty (for alarm transfer on second stage.)
• NMEA output for transfer of BNWAS status to VDR or Central Bridge Alarm System
• Auto mode ¨C activation from external source(auto pilot)

For more information concerning the latest version of the Totem Plus BNWAS – please download the brochure!

BNWAS(Totem Plus)