DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 62616
Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) (IEC 62616:2010); English version EN 62616:2010
Navigations- und Funkkommunikationsgeräte und -systeme für die Seeschifffahrt - Wachalarmsystem für die Kommandobrücke (BNWAS) (IEC 62616:2010); Englische Fassung EN 62616:2010
Overview
This International Standard specifies the minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and methods of testing as well as the required test results, for a bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) as required by Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). The purpose of the bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS) is to monitor bridge activity and detect operator disability or lack of awareness which could lead to marine accidents. If such cases occur, the system produces various alarms. The responsible Committee is K 738 "Elektronische Navigationstechnik" ("Electronic navigation equipment") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Informational Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
