Navigation Bridge - 1
A guide to a thorough Bridge Audit
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VDR
VIQ reference: Q. 4.1, 4.11
Confirm the following :
Is the VDR/ SVDR installed on board? Is it float free EPIRB type? Is the Procedure for saving data posted next to the VDR/SVDR? Are navigational officers aware of the procedures? Are officers aware of the Company's VDR policy (usually in Nav manual)? Does the vessel have cable/software/hardware to download the data? VDR back-up PC recording function and recording intervals as per Company procedures? Would VDR/SVDR be out of further operation if data is saved after an incident (Flag state dispensation required)? *Poster near VDR – “ On Abandon ship – VDR data to be taken along if time permits” D/off's must know that the min requirement for a VDR to keep recorded data is 12 hours. Hence for many manufacturers, if the data is not saved within 12 hours, it will be deleted. Expiry date of VDR Battery (Main and beacon) checked and within date? Is the VDR connected to Radars? Is there an alarm if the radars are turned off? Check the VDR ALARM Panel. Confirm that there are no active alarms.
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BNWAS
VIQ reference: Q. 4.1, 4.7
Confirm the following :
If a Navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) is fitted, is it operational at all times when the vessel is at Sea or at anchor? BNWAS not being operated in Automatic Mode? (MSC Circ 01/1474 dated 23 May 2014 stated that BNWAS automatic operational mode, if available, should not be used) Note: Operational control of BNWAS - selection of operational mode and the duration of dormant period - security protected and access to these controls restricted to the Master only. Duty officer should not be aware of the Password. Time interval Max is 12 mins. Some units can be set up to 12.5 mins, but they must be set to Max 12 mins The BNWAS must be tested on power failure and this may be requested by any inspector (i.e. it must be known to D/Offs) Reset switches can be interfaced with the Bridge equipment which are being used at the lookout position but must not be with any equipment which is in the chart room or other spaces from where a visual lookout cannot be maintained. BNWAS reset switch to be fitted in Bridge wings, with Audible and visual indicators.
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Navigation Bridge - 1

VDR

VIQ reference: Q. 4.1, 4.11

BNWAS

VIQ reference: Q. 4.1, 4.7

Operation and familiarization with Ancillary Bridge equipment

VIQ reference: Q. 5.39