X160 BNWAS
The X160 BNWAS is designed to ensure that a vessel is always under the control of the Officer of the Watch (OOW). The OOW must reset the BNWAS within a set time period.
It is a key item of equipment for companies running a “one-man bridge” operation, where the vessel solely relies on the OOW to ensure its safety. Should the OOW become unable to interact with the BNWAS, the system will enter a sequence of alarm stages.
Stage 1 – Audible and visual alarm local to the wheelhouse only.
Stage 2 – Additional audible and visual alarm in chosen officer’s quarters.
Stage 3 – Additional audible alarm in further officer and crew areas.