BNWAS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE IN LOME

The Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System, commonly known as BNWAS, is designed to monitor bridge activity and provide escalating alarms when the Officer of the Watch does not respond. A properly functioning BNWAS is therefore an important part of bridge safety equipment on applicable ships. Our BNWAS Repair & Maintenance in Lome service provides inspection, troubleshooting, testing and technical support for vessels calling at Lome Port, Togo.

IMO Resolution MSC.128(75) defines the purpose of BNWAS as monitoring bridge activity and detecting possible incapacity of the Officer of the Watch. The system provides indications and alarms that can escalate to the Master or another qualified officer when there is no appropriate response.

BNWAS faults can involve the control panel, reset buttons, motion sensors, bridge alarms, timers, displays or power supply. Problems may appear as failure to activate, incorrect timing, repeated false alarms, inability to reset the system or failure to transfer an alarm to the required location.

Our technicians can inspect the BNWAS control unit and associated reset devices throughout the bridge. Reset switches or buttons installed at different bridge positions can be checked for correct operation, wiring continuity and communication with the main BNWAS processor.

The system's timing and operational modes are also important. BNWAS equipment can include automatic, manual ON and manual OFF modes depending on the installation and vessel configuration. IMO performance standards specify operational requirements for these modes and associated alarm functions.

Alarm transmission is another area requiring attention. A BNWAS may use visual and audible indications before escalating the alert to the Master or another designated location. Technicians can inspect alarm outputs, buzzer units, lamps, bridge panels, connections and related interface circuits to identify failures.

BNWAS equipment can also be connected to the ship's heading or track control arrangements. Faulty interface signals can prevent automatic activation or create unexpected operational behavior. Our service can include checking relevant input and output signals and verifying the relationship between BNWAS operation and connected navigation systems.

Preventive maintenance can include inspection of control units, reset devices, displays, alarm indicators, wiring, connectors and power supplies. Functional testing can be performed to confirm that the alarm sequence and reset functions operate correctly.

BNWAS Repair & Maintenance in Lome can be arranged while the ship is alongside or at anchorage, subject to safe access and vessel operating conditions. Replacement reset units, alarm devices, control modules and other components can be arranged according to the equipment manufacturer and model.

For BNWAS Repair & Maintenance in Lome, ship operators can provide the vessel name, IMO number, BNWAS manufacturer, model and details of the problem. This allows our technicians to prepare suitable tools and replacement components before attending the ship at Lome Port.