BNWAS operation and safeguards
Applicability: All vessel types; apply the equipment and operational conditions stated in this entry.
What is being checked
Officers understand BNWAS use, testing and controls against unauthorised deactivation.
Ready on board
0 / 5 checkedCheck the vessel’s actual procedures, equipment and records against these points from RISQ 3.2.
Practice questions
Preparation prompts derived from this entry, not an official inspector interview script.
1Who controls the mode and dormant period?
The source restricts access to the Master; the supplied key should remain with the Master when the system is on.
2What should officers explain after a stage 2 or 3 alarm?
The response required by the manager’s procedure, alongside activation, testing and deactivation safeguards.
Where a finding may arise
Non-operation, missing test/use records, unsecured controls or unfamiliarity with required responses may prevent a satisfactory answer.
Past observations for practice
Anonymised reports, manually reviewed before publication. These are reported experiences, not additional inspection requirements.
No reviewed observations have been added for this entry.
Share an observation for private review
Remove vessel, company and inspector names, report numbers, exact dates and confidential information. Do not paste a complete inspection report.
Source clarification
The guidance says BNWAS must be operational underway and should be used at anchor. That wording is retained; the question asks for evidence covering both.
References and source status
RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire, November 2025, version 3.2. Section 3, page 30, reference 3.12.
The explanation, checklist and practice answer derive from the supplied questionnaire. Reported observations are separately contributed and manually reviewed; they are not official RISQ guidance.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.