1、 ABSGUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS .2000 1 GUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS JANUARY 2000 (Updated June 2002) NOTICE NO. 1 December 2003 (Rev. on 7 July 2008) The following Rule Changes are EFFECTIVE AS OF 1 DECEMBER 2003. Part A General A1 Appli
2、cation (2003) (Add new A1.3 as follows) A1.3 The design and layout of navigational equipment is to be based on sound ergonomic principles. The Guidance Notes on Ergonomic Design of Navigation Bridges, 2003 may be used as a supplement. (Number existing A5 as A3 and existing A3 as A5, as follows:) A3
3、Operational Assumptions (2003) The requirements contained in this Guide are based on the following assumptions: A3.1 Plans for emergencies and the conditions under which the vessel is intended to operate are clearly defined in an operational manual acceptable to the flag Administration. The manual s
4、hould clearly state the bridge crew composition required under any particular set of circumstances. A3.2 The requirements of the International Conventions on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and other applicable statutory regulations are complied with. A5 Op
5、tional Notations (2003) A5.1 Notation NBL (Navigational Bridge Layout) Where requested by the Owner, a vessel having its bridge found to comply with the requirements in Parts A and B of this Guide, as applicable, and which has been constructed and installed under survey by the Surveyor, will be assi
6、gned the notation NBL. Notice No. 1 December 2003 (Rev. on 7 July 2008) 2 ABSGUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS .2000 A5.2 Notation NBLES (Navigational Bridge Layout and Equipment/systems) Where requested by the Owner, a vessel which is found to comply with the requirements
7、specified in Parts A through C of this Guide and which has been constructed and installed under survey by the Surveyor, will be assigned the notation NBLES. A5.3 Notation NIBS (Navigational Integrated Bridge System) Where requested by the Owner, a vessel which is fitted with an integrated bridge sys
8、tem (IBS) for navigational purpose, is found to comply with the requirements specified in Parts A through D of this Guide, and which has been constructed and installed under survey by the Surveyor, will be assigned the notation NIBS. (Revise definitions of “Conning Position” and “Ergonomics” and add
9、 new definitions, as follows:) A11 Definitions (2003) Conning Position Place on the bridge with a commanding view and which is used by navigators, including pilots, when monitoring, maneuvering and controlling a vessel. Course The horizontal direction in which a vessel is steered or intended to be s
10、teered, expressed as an angular distance from north. Course applies to direction over the water. Cross track Alarm Comparison of the vessels position with the track (control error). Ergonomics The study and design of working environments and their components, work practices, and work procedures for
11、the benefit of the workers productivity, health, comfort, and safety. Application of the human factor in the analysis and design of equipment and working environment Heading The horizontal direction in which the longitudinal axis of a ship actually points or heads at any instant, expressed in angula
12、r units from a referenced direction. Heading Monitor Comparison of the heading source in use with a second independent heading sensor. Off Heading Alarm Comparison of heading and preset heading (control error). Operating/Technical Manual Manuals or operational instructions for equipment/systems inst
13、alled on the bridge for the use of bridge personnel. Position Monitor Comparison of the position source in use with a second independent position sensor or source. Track The intended or desired horizontal direction of travel with respect to earth. A13 Plans and Data to be Submitted A13.3 Applicable
14、to NIBS Notation (2003) (Correct numbering of A13.3.2, cross reference and “ECDIS”, as follows:) A13.3.2 In addition to A13.2.5, the sea trial program is to include test details of the electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS) and integrated bridge system (IBS). Notice No. 1 December
15、2003 (Rev. on 7 July 2008) ABSGUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS .2000 3 Part B Requirements for Notation NBL (Navigational Bridge Layout) B3 Equipment Design and Construction (Revise text as follows:) B3.1 General (2003) The design of navigational equipment is to be based o
16、n sound ergonomic principles in accordance with the Guidance Notes on Ergonomic Design of Navigation Bridges, 2003, as applicable. Its construction is to be of robust, durable and flame retardant material incorporating the required degree of enclosure protection, i.e., IP 20 for bridge installation
17、and IP 56 for open deck installation. The requirements in B3 are applicable to navigational related equipment required in this Guide B5 Bridge Arrangement and Working Environment B5.2 Control of Vessel (Revise first sentence as follows:) B5.2.2 Conning Position (2003) An adequate conning position is
18、 to be provided in close proximity to the forward center window and is to be arranged so as to enable the navigator(s) to watch the area immediately in front of the bridge superstructure and observe all relevant information required to maintain a safe course and speed of the vessel in narrow waters,
19、 harbor areas and during final passages without interfering with the tasks of the bridge personnel. The rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode indicators, or other means to determine and display rudder angle, propeller revolutions, direction of thrust and, if applicable, the force and
20、 direction of lateral thrust and the pitch and operational mode, are all to be readable from the conning position(s). However, if the view in the center-line is obstructed by large masts, cranes, etc., two additional conning positions giving a clear view ahead are to be provided, one on the port sid
21、e and one on the starboard side of the center-line, not more than 5 m (16 ft 5 in.) apart from each other. Notice No. 1 December 2003 (Rev. on 7 July 2008) 4 ABSGUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS .2000 Part C Requirements for Notation NBLES (Navigational Bridge Layout and Eq
22、uipment/Systems) C13 Navigational Systems (2003) (Revise text as follows:) C13.1 Heading Information System The vessel is to be provided with continuous heading information at the appropriate workstations and at the main steering position. To this end, a magnetic compass and a gyro compass having th
23、e capability to determine the vessels heading in relation to the geographic (true) North are to be provided. The magnetic compass and the gyro compass are to comply with IMOs Res. A.382(X), “Performance Standard for Magnetic Compass” and IMOs Res. A.424(XI), “Performance Standard for Gyro Compass”,
24、respectively. In addition, a pelorus or compass bearing repeater, or other means to take bearings over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees, and a gyro compass heading repeater is to be provided. The following is to be complied with: (C13.1.1 through C13.1.4 remain unchanged.) C13.2 Steering System
25、Means for manual and automatic steering of the vessel are to be provided. The steering system is to comply with the following: C13.2.1 The automatic pilot with an on/off indicator is to comply with IMOs Res. A.342(IX), as amended by Annex 3 to MSC.64(67) “Performance Standard for Automatic Pilots”.
26、C13.2.2 The automatic pilot equipment is to be monitored by an off-heading alarm, which is to activate, when the actual heading deviates from a pre-set heading beyond a preset limit, in the wheelhouse. This alarm is to be derived from a system independent from the automatic steering system. The off-
27、heading alarm is not to be released when setting a new course reference. The off-heading alarm may receive input from the gyrocompass, provided the compass is independent of the automatic steering gear. The magnetic compass may be used as a signal input, provided that same is used as a back-up to th
28、e gyro compass. A heading control system is to work together with a track control system, adjusting its heading for drift. The heading control system is to comply with IMOs Res. MSC.64(67), Annex 3 “Recommendation on Performance Standards for Heading Control Systems” and the track control system is
29、to comply with IMOs Res. MSC.74(69), Annex 2 “Recommendation on Performance Standards for Track Control Systems”. (C13.2.3 through C13.2.5 remain unchanged.) Notice No. 1 December 2003 (Rev. on 7 July 2008) ABSGUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS .2000 5 C13.3 Speed Measuring
30、System The vessel is to be fitted with the means for measuring speed and distance through the water. Vessels above 50,000 GT are also to be capable of measuring speed in the forward, aft and athwarthship directions. The speed log is to comply with IMOs Res. MSC.96 (72), Annex 14 “Performance Standar
31、ds for Devices to Indicate Speed and Distance”. C13.4 Depth Measuring System The vessel is to be fitted with an echo sounder or equivalent for measuring the water depth under the keel. An alarm is to be initiated when the water depth beneath the vessel is less than the predetermined value. The echo
32、sounder is to comply with IMOs Res. MSC.74(69), Annex 4 “Performance Standards for Echo-Sounding Equipment”. C13.5 Radar System (First paragraph remains unchanged.) C13.5.1 If the vessels minimum reflective cross section area is less than 100 m2, a radar reflector or other means is to be provided so
33、 that the vessel can be detected by another vessel navigating by radar. The radar reflector is to comply with IMOs Res. A 384(X) ”Performance Standard for Radar Reflector”. (C13.5.2 remains unchanged.) C13.6 Automatic Traffic Surveillance System The vessel is to be fitted with an automatic traffic s
34、urveillance system to automatically plot the range and bearing of other vessels in order to determine collision risk. This traffic surveillance system is to comply with IMOs Res. A823(19), “Performance Standards for Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)”. The ARPA function may be independent or built
35、 into the radar equipment. The following is also to be complied with: (C13.6.1 through C13.6.3 remain unchanged.) C13.7 Position Fixing System (First paragraph and C13.7.1 and C13.7.2 remain unchanged.) C13.7.3 Decca receivers are to comply with IMO Res. A.816(19), “Performance Standard for Shipborn
36、e Decca Navigator Receivers”; Loran-C receivers are to comply with IMO Res. A.818(19), “Performance Standard for Shipborne Loran-C and Chayka Receivers”; GLONASS receivers are to comply with IMO Res. MSC. 113(73), Annex 26 “Performance Standard for Shipborne GLONASS Receiver Equipment”. C13.8 Watch
37、Monitoring and Alarm Transfer System (First paragraph and C13.8.1a, c and d remain unchanged.) C13.8.1 Officer of the Watch Alertness-check System b Periodic Verification: The system used for periodic verification of the watch alertness system is to be adjustable up to 12 minute intervals, and it is
38、 to be arranged so that only the vessels master has access for enabling and disabling it (i.e., removing the fuses or keeping the acknowledgment button permanently depressed) and for setting the appropriate intervals for a periodic verification. Notice No. 1 December 2003 (Rev. on 7 July 2008) 6 ABS
39、GUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS .2000 C13.8.2 Alarm Transfer System a General: A fixed alarm transfer system is to be provided and connected to all vessel navigating officers cabins and public rooms. b Transfer of Alarms: Alarms per the “Remark” column of item B17, a thro
40、ugh h, in Table C1 are to be automatically transferred to the masters cabin if not acknowledged at the bridge within 30 seconds. Additionally, a selector switch is to be provided in the event the master deems it necessary to also transfer the aforementioned alarms to the selected back-up navigators
41、cabins and public rooms. A wireless portable device capable of receiving watch alarms and allowing two-way communication with the officer of the watch is to be provided for use by the back-up navigator when attending locations not connected to the fixed installation. (C13.8.2c remains unchanged.) (R
42、evise text as follows:) C13.10 Vessels Automatic Identification System A vessels automatic identification system (AIS) is to be fitted onboard the vessel to provide automatically to appropriately fitted shore stations and other vessels and aircraft, the needed navigational related information such a
43、s vessels identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status, etc., and other safety related information, and to automatically receive such information from similarly fitted vessels and to monitor and track vessels and to exchange data with shore based facilities. The automatic identificat
44、ion system (AIS) is to comply with IMOs Res. MSC.74(69), Annex 3 “Recommendation on Performance Standards for an Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System”. C17 Automatic Telephone System The vessel is to be fitted with an automatic telephone system, which is to comply with the following.
45、In addition, a telephone system that can operate independently of the power supply from the vessels main or emergency system is to be installed. (C17.1 through C17.3 remain unchanged.) Notice No. 1 December 2003 (Rev. on 7 July 2008) ABSGUIDE FOR BRIDGE DESIGN AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS .20
46、00 7 (Revise Items A1, A31, A35, B1, B17, C1 and D1 and add Note 2 as follows. All other Items are unchanged.) TABLE C1 Navigational Equipment for NBLES Notation Workstation for Main functions to be performed Item Equipment Remarks Navigation and Traffic Surveillance/ maneuvering Observation of all
47、vessels and objects A1 Gyro compass heading indicator For NIBS notation, two independent gyro compasses are to be provided on the bridge (See D13.1). See note 2. . See Note 1 Recognizing dangerous situations A2 Magnetic compass heading indicator A3 Course reminder (set course) indicator Deciding on
48、collision avoidance actions A4 Rudder pump selector switch A5 Steering mode selector switch Checking vessels own signal A6 Steering position indicator A7 Rudder angle indicator Checking own course and speed A8 Pitch indicator For controllable-pitch propeller A9 Rate-of-turn indicator and controller
49、For vessels 50,000 GT or greater. See C13.2.4 and .5 Keeping and/or changing own course and speed (track keeping) A10 Speed and distance indicator For NIBS notation, the speed measuring system is to be independent of the position-fixing systems. See D13.2 A11 Depth water indicators with adjustment controls See also C13.4 Checking own position A12 9 GHz radar For vessels 3,000 GT and above, an additional independent radar together with a change-over switch is to be provided. See C13.5.2 Handling own internal commun
