Discussion of Comments L.

Pilothouse alerter system. The BR500PA Pilothouse Alerter System designed with tug operators in mind detects when a master or a mate becomes incapacitated. Those alerter systems are being phased in as part of the Coast Guards Subchapter M safety requirements for towing vessels. Certain requirements for electrical and machinery systems such as pilothouse alerter system and remote shutdown devices were deferred until five years after the initial COI.

For instance it can be armed when the steering pumps are on or when the main engines are in gear and it can be connected to the general alarm. The system can be customized to meet each customers specific needs. Communications required by 143240.

All alternate steering and propulsion controls. Towing vessels moving oil or hazmat in bulk also have certain electrical and machinery requirements deferred until five years after the first COI. Pilothouse alerter system F.

Pilothouse alerter system for vessels 65 feet Requirements for new vessels. At least once every 3 months. Power supply for alarm actuation circuits for alarms required by 143230.

Collection of Information E. Referred to as a pilothouse alerter system Kirby and Inland Gulf Marine chose the Furuno BR500 BNWAS to fill this need. General alarm if the vessel is so equipped.

143450 Pilothouse alerter system. Those alerter systems are being phased in as part of the Coast Guards Subchapter M. A Except as provided in paragraph d or e of this section a towing vessel with overnight accommodations and alternating watches shift work when pulling pushing or hauling alongside one or more barges must have a system to detect when its master or mate pilot becomes incapacitated.