Once operational, the alarm system shall remain dormant for a period of between 3 and 12 min (Td). At the end of this dormant period, the alarm system shall initiate a visual indication on the bridge.
First stage alarm
If not reset, the BNWAS shall additionally sound a first stage audible alarm on the bridge 15 s after the visual indication is initiated.
Second stage alarm
If not reset, the BNWAS shall additionally sound a second stage remote audible alarm in the back-up officer’s and/or Master’s location 15 s after the first stage audible alarm is initiated.
Third stage alarm
If not reset, the BNWAS shall additionally sound a third stage remote audible alarm at the locations of further crew members capable of taking corrective actions 90 s after the second stage remote audible alarm is initiated.