Appendix 2 - Proposed Equipment for Workstations
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Appendix 2 - Proposed Equipment for Workstations

  See the following tables for the proposed equipment for workstations:

  Workstation for navigating and manoeuvring

  Workstation for monitoring

  Workstation for manual steering (helmsman's)

  Workstation for docking (bridge wing)

  Workstation for planning and documentation

  Workstation for safety

  Workstation for communications

Table 1 Workstation for navigating and manoeuvring

PROPOSED EQUIPMENT FOR WORKSTATIONS
Workstation for navigating and manoeuvring
Equipment Accessory
radar / radar plotting sufficient shelves for binoculars, ashtray cup etc.
ECDIS
automatic visual position indicator Writing space
information of position fixing systems adjustable chair
information of Automatic Ship Identification System (AIS)  
(adjustment) heading / track control system  
controls for main engine(s) incl. crash manoevures. emergency stop  
controls for main rudder (incl. override facility)  
controls for thruster  
indications for  
  for propeller revolutions (actual and desired)  
  main engine revolution in the case of reduction geared engine  
  propeller pitch in the case of controllable pitch propeller  
  torque  
  starting air  
  lateral thrust  
  speed (possibly longitudinal and lateral)  
  rudder angle  
  rate-of-return  
  gyro compass heading  
  magnetic compass heading  
  heading reminder (pre-set heading)  
  water depth incl. depth warning adjustment  
  time  
  wind direction and velocity  
  air and water temperature  
  group alarms (with aids for decision-making)  
Signal transmitter for  
  whistle  
  automatic device for fog signals,  
  general alarm  
  morse signalling light  
  automatic device for fog signals,  
  general alarm  
  morse signalling light  
automatic device for emergency alarm  
controls for console lighting  
two-way VHF radiotelephone (walkie-talkie) with charging connection and/or paging system  
internal communication equipment  
public address system  
VHF point with channel selector  
remote control for search light  
rudder pump selector switch  
steering mode selector switch  
steering position selector switch  
controls for windscreen wiper, washer, heater  
night vision equipment  
sound reception system  
acknowledgement of watch alarm  

Table 2 Workstation for monitoring

Workstation for monitoring
Equipment Accessory
radar / radar plotting shelf for binoculars etc.
signal transmitter for whistle shelf for notes etc.
acknowledgement of watch alarm adjustable chair
indications for  
  propeller revolutions  
  pitch of controllable pitch propeller  
  speed  
  rudder angle  
  gyro compass heading  
  time  
  rate-of-turn  
  water depth  
  alarms  
internal communications equipment  
internal communication equipment  
VHF point with channel selector  
Controls for windscreen wiper, washer, heater  

Table 3 Workstation for manual steering (helmsman's)

Workstation for manual steering (helmsman's)
Equipment Accessory
steering wheel / steering lever adjustable chair
rudder pump selector switch  
indications for  
  gyro compass heading  
  magnetic compass heading  
  pre-set heading  
  rudder angle  
  rate-of-turn  
talkback to bridge wing workstation  
controls for windscreen wiper, washer, heater  

Table 4 Workstation for docking (bridge wing)

Workstation for docking (bridge wing)
Equipment Accessory
controls for main engine(s)  
controls for thruster  
controls for rudder  
controls for whistle  
steering position selector switch  
indications for  
  gyro compass heading  
  propeller revolutions  
  main engine revolution in the case of reduction geared engine  
  propeller pitch in the case of controllable pitch propeller  
  lateral thrust  
  rate-of-return  
  rudder angle  
  longitudinal and lateral movement of ship  
  wind direction and velocity  
talkback system to the workstations navigating and monitoring , manoeuvring  
system for external communication with tugs, pilot boat (VHF point)  
controls for morse lamp and searchlight  
acknowledgement  

Table 5 Workstation for planning and documentation

Workstation for planning and documentation
Equipment Accessory
ECDIS including navigation planning station facility for storing charts
route planning devices facility for storing nautical publications manuals, etc
chart table  
position fixing receiver  
retaing device for drawing triangles, dividers, magnifying lens, pencils, etc.  
main clock  
chronometer with receiving facility for time signals  
radio direction finder  
log. Incl. distance indicator, course plotter  
echograph  
barograph  
indication for air and water temperature  
command printer  
VHF point  

Table 6 Workstation for safety

Workstation for safety
Equipment Accessory
fire alarm for areas machinery, superstructure/accomodations, cargo  
remote control and monitoring of fire extinguishing system  
remote control and monitoring of watertight doors/fire doors (open/closed)  
emergency stop for air condition, ventilation and refrigerating installations  
controls for anti-rolling device  
indicator for further systems  
clinometer  
keys and control-elements for lights and signals (navigation lights, signal lamps, bridge lighting, deck lighting searchlights, as well as all fuses)  
internal communication system, in particular to muster stations  
adjustment of watch alarm system and acknowledgement button  
status indication for bow-, rearflap  
controls/indications for ballast water handling  
tools for documentation  
main station for two-way VHF radiotelephone (walkie-talkie)++  

Table 7 Workstations for communications

Workstation for communications
Equipment Accessory
GMDSS equipment as required for the applicable sea area: writing space
  VHF-DSC, radiotelephone chair
  MF-DSC, radiotelephone  
  MF/HF-DSC, NBDP, radiotelephone  
  Inmarsat-SES  
  NAVTEX/EGC/HF direct printing telegraph  
  EPIRB trigger  
  main station for two-way VHF radiotelephone (walkie-talkie)++  

Note + Located at the workstation for navigating and manoeuvring or at the workstation for planning and documentation.

Note ++ Located at the safety or communications workstation.

Parent topic: Annex - Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout
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