Section 5 Machinery operated from a centralised control station - CCS notation

5.1.1 Where it is proposed to operate the machinery as listed in Pt 6, Ch 1, 4.1 General 4.1.1 with the continuous supervision from a centralised control station, the control station is to be such that the machinery operation will be as effective as it would be under direct supervision.

5.1.2 The arrangements are to be such that corrective actions can be taken at the control station in the event of machinery faults, e.g. stopping of machinery, starting of standby machinery, adjustment of operating parameters, etc. These actions may be effected by either remote manual or automatic control.

5.1.3 The controls, alarms and safeguards required by Pt 5 Main and Auxiliary Machinery and by Pt 6, Ch 1, 4.7 Bilge level detection together with a fire detection system satisfying the requirements of Pt 6, Ch 1, 2.8 Fire detection and fire alarm systems are to be provided. However, the automatic operation of machinery and certain safeguards required by Pt 6, Ch 1, 3 Ergonomics of control stations may be omitted.

5.1.4 Additional requirements for controls, alarms and safeguards are given in Pt 6, Ch 1, 5.2 Centralised control station for machinery.

5.2.1 A centralised control station which satisfies the requirements of Pt 6, Ch 1, 5.2 Centralised control station for machinery 5.2.2to Pt 6, Ch 1, 5.2 Centralised control station for machinery 5.2.7 is to be provided at a suitable location.

5.2.2 A system of alarm displays and controls is to be provided which readily ensures identification of faults in the machinery and satisfactory supervision of related equipment. The alarm and control systems are to satisfy the requirements of Pt 6, Ch 1, 2.3 Alarm systems, general requirements and Pt 6, Ch 1, 2.5 Control systems, general requirements, as applicable.

5.2.3 Indication of all essential parameters necessary for the safe and effective operation of the machinery is to be provided, e.g. temperatures, pressures, tank levels, speeds, powers, etc.

5.2.4 Indication of the operational status of running and standby machinery is to be provided.

5.2.5 At the centralised control station, means of communication with the bridge area, the accommodation for engineering personnel and, if necessary, the machinery space are to be provided.

5.2.6 In addition to the communication required by Pt 6, Ch 1, 5.2 Centralised control station for machinery 5.2.5, a second means of communication is to be provided between the bridge and the centralised control station. One of these means is to be independent of the main electrical power supply, see also Pt 5, Ch 1 General Requirements for the Design and Construction of Machinery.

5.2.7 Arrangements are to be provided in the centralised control station so that the normal supply of electrical power may be restored in the event of failure.