BNWAS is first to be approved by USCG
Martek Marine of the UK reports that its Navgard BNWAS (bridge watch and alarm system) has become the first system to attain US Coast Guard approval, in addition to its certification by all major classification societies.
Navgard is claimed to be the lowest cost, easiest and quickest system to install for avoiding navigational accidents and also to serve as a bridge security system in port. It comes with a three-year warranty, on/off and alarm logging and password protected switch off, a dual tech motion sensor to prevent false resetting, and a built-in passive infra-red (PIR) movement detector with a 10m range.
It complies with SOLAS Regulation V/19 as amended by MSC.282(86), which requires a BNWAS to be installed on new and existing ships. The system also meets the requirements of the performance standards set out by MSC.128(75) and IEC 62616. The system comprises a bulkhead-mounted or console-mounted control panel. For vessels under Lloyd's Register classification, the system is available with just manual reset functionality rather than PIRs, to comply with LR Type Approval requirements.
