8.7.4 Automatic control and alarm system
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8.7.4 Automatic control and alarm system

  .1 The control system should be such that through the necessary automatic arrangements the services needed for the operation of the main propulsion machinery and its auxiliaries are ensured.

  .2 Means should be provided to keep the starting air pressure at the required level if internal combustion engines are used for main propulsion.

  .3 An alarm system complying with 8.6 should be provided for all important pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, etc.

  .4 An adequate centralized location should be arranged with the necessary alarm panels and instrumentation indicating any alarmed faults.

Parent topic: 8.7 Special requirements for machinery, boiler and electrical installations
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