Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems - ABS [2019, PDF]

Guide for Bridge Design and Navigational Equipment/Systems

Year: 2019
Language: english
Author: ABS
Genre: Guide
Format: PDF
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 41
Description: This Guide supersedes the previously published Guide for One Man Bridge Operated (OMBO) Ships
based on the IMO decision to discontinue the night time one man bridge experiment and shift emphasis to
bridge design and navigational systems.
The requirements for the functionality of the bridge design and layout, and the navigational equipment/
systems laid down in this Guide are intended to improve and optimize the work environment within the
bridge area and enhance the navigational capabilities, and safety of a vessel. The requirements for vessels
fitted with an integrated bridge system for navigational purpose is also included in this Guide.
The notations NBL, NBLES, NBLES+ and NIBS are introduced to replace the previous OMBO notation
and to define the expanded scope of the subject Guide.
Effective May 1, 2019, this Guide is revised to modify the existing NBLES Notation and incorporated the
new NLBES+ notation.
The requirements of this Guide are applicable to vessels possessing valid SOLAS certificates, and having
the bridge so designed and equipped as to enhance the safety and efficiency of navigation. When a vessel
is designed, built and surveyed in accordance with the requirements of this Guide, and when found
satisfactory, a classification notation as specified in 1/5 will be granted. Application of the requirements of
this Guide is optional.