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What is IMO performance standard requirements for BNWAS?

Figure:   Alarm  Sequence Without  Acknowledgements.
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.

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