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Corrigendum - M.S. NOTICE No. 04 OF 2012 -Amendments - Carriage Requirements for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), on Indian ships - regarding.approval of competent authority
Applicable to:
Indian ships of prescribed categories
Effective Date:
1st July 2012 onwards (phased)
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. BNWAS Fitment Requirements
Indian ships must be fitted with a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) according to SOLAS performance standards.
- Deadlines: Phased implementation based on ship type and survey date (1 July 2012 to 1 July 2014).
- Exceptions: Warships, fishing vessels, non-mechanically propelled ships, wooden ships, and ships to be scrapped within two years.
2. Performance Standards & Certification
BNWAS equipment must meet IMO Resolution MSC.128(75) standards. Type approval certificates from manufacturers or recognized organizations are accepted.
Ships must be inspected and surveyed by authorized officials to verify compliance. Certificates will be issued upon successful inspection.
II/4 BNWAS requirements and performance standards can be found here.
Important Note
Ships not complying with these requirements may face penalties under the Indian Merchant Shipping Act 1958 (as amended).
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