6.2 Specific requirements

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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.128(75) - Performance Standards for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) - (adopted on 20 May 2002) - Annex - Recommendation On Performance Standards For A Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) - 6 Design and Installation - 6.2 Specific requirements

6.2 Specific requirements

6.2.1 System physical integrity

All items of equipment forming part of the BNWAS should be tamper-proof so that no member of the crew may interfere with the system's operation.

6.2.2 Reset devices

Reset devices should be designed and installed so as to minimise the possibility of their operation by any means other than activation by the OOW. Reset devices should all be of a uniform design and should be illuminated for identification at night.

6.2.3 Alternative reset arrangements may be incorporated to initiate the reset function from other equipment on the bridge capable of registering operator actions in positions giving proper look out.

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