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 16, Ch 1, 4.1 General 4.1.1 with 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 the appropriate Chapters and by Pt 16, Ch 1, 4.7 Bilge level detection together with a fire detection system satisfying the requirements of Pt 16, Ch 1, 2.8 Fire detection and fire alarm systems are to be provided.

5.1.4 Additional requirements for controls, alarms and safeguards are given in Pt 16, Ch 1, 5.2 Centralised control station for machinery.

5.2.1 A centralised control station is to be provided at some suitable location, which satisfies the requirements of Pt 16, Ch 1, 5.2 Centralised control station for machinery 5.2.2.

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 16, Ch 1, 2.3 Alarm systems and Pt 16, Ch 1, 2.5 Control systems, 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 16, 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.

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.