Code On Alerts and Indicators 2009

Code on Alerts and
Indicators, 2009
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Contents
Foreword v
Resolution A.1021 (26) (adopted on 2 December 2009) 1
Code on Alerts and Indicators, 2009
1 Purpose and scope 3

2 Application 4
3 Definitions 4
4 General 7
5 Audible presentation of alerts and calls 9
6 Visual presentation of indicators and calls 11
7 Characteristics 12
8 Requirements for particular alarms 17
9 Grouping and aggregation of alerts and indicators 18
10 Alert and indicator locations 21
11 References 50
Appendix Sample of indicator columns with dimensions (mm). . 52
Tables
7.1.1 Emergency alarms 13
7.1.2 Alarms 14
7.1.3 Call signals 16
7.2 Audible signals and call waveforms 16
9.1 Grouping/aggregation of alerts and indicators: machinery
space attended, remote control of the main propulsion
machinery from the navigation bridge not provided . . . 20
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Contents
Tables (continued)
space attended, remote control of the main propulsion
machinery from the navigation bridge provided 20
space unattended, remote control of the main propulsion
machinery from the navigation bridge provided 21
10.1.1 Location: navigation bridge 22
10.1.2 Location: machinery space/machinery control room ... 30
10.1.3 Location: central fire control station where provided . . . 36
10.1.4 Location: at the equipment or at the location
being monitored 37
10.1.5 Location: engineers' accommodation 40
10.1.6 Location: miscellaneous 41
10.1.7 Location: cargo control station 45
10.1.8 Location: not indicated by I M O instruments 48
10.1.9 Location: central ballast control station of
column-stabilized M O D U s 49
Foreword
Taking into account changing technology and the continuing evolution of

IMO instruments, the Code on Alerts and Indicators, 2009, was developed
in accordance with a decision taken by the Maritime Safety Committee
(MSC) at its seventy-ninth session. In December 2009, it was adopted by the
Assembly at its twenty-sixth session by resolution A.1021(26).
The Code is intended to provide general design guidance and to promote

uniformity of type, location and priority for those alerts and indicators
required by various IMO instruments and will benefit designers and operators
by consolidating in one document the references to priorities, aggregation,
grouping, locations and types, including colours and symbols, of shipboard
alerts and indicators.
The Code succeeds the Code on Alarms and Indicators, 1995, adopted by
resolution A.830(19) in November 1995, which in turn succeeded the Code
on Alarms and Indicators adopted by resolution A.686(17) in November 1991.
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Resolution A.1021 (26)
Adopted on 2 December 2009
CODE ON ALERTS AND INDICATORS, 2009
THE ASSEMBLY,
RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime

Organization concerning the functions of the Assembly in relation to regula-
tions and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention and
control of marine pollution from ships,
RECALLING ALSO that, by resolution A.830(19), it adopted the Code on

Alarms and Indicators, 1995, incorporating therein provisions on alarms and
indicators contained in respective IMO instruments,
RECOGNIZING the need to further update the provisions of the Code, thereby
ensuring compliance with the requirements of the IMO instruments which
have been adopted and/or amended since the Code was adopted and, thus,
eliminate contradictions, ambiguities and unnecessary redundancies,
HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations made by the Maritime Safety

Committee at its eighty-sixth session and the Marine Environment Protection
Committee at its fifty-ninth session,
1. ADOPTS the Code on Alerts and Indicators, 2009, set out in the annex
to the present resolution;
2. RECOMMENDS Governments to:

(a) take appropriate action to implement the Code; and
(b) use the Code as an international safety standard for designing
alarms and indicators for ships, ships' equipment and machinery;
3. REQUESTS the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment

Protection Committee to keep the Code under review and update it as
necessary;
4. REVOKES resolution A.830(19).
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CODE ON ALERTS AND INDICATORS, 2009
1 Purpose and scope

1.1 The Code is intended to provide general design guidance and to
promote uniformity of type, location and priority for those alerts and indica-
tors w h i c h are required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life
at Sea, 1974 (1974 SOLAS Convention), as amended; associated codes (BCH,
Diving, FSS, Gas Carrier, 2000 HSC, IBC, IGC, I M D G , LSA, 2009 M O D U ,
and Nuclear Ships Codes); the International Convention for the Prevention
of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating
thereto (MARPOL), as amended; the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating
to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels,
1977 (1993 Torremolinos (SFV) Protocol); the Principles of Safe Manning; the
Guidelines for inert gas systems (IGS); the Standards for vapour emission
control (VEC) systems; the Performance standards for a bridge navigational
watch alarm system (BNVVAS); and the Revised performance standards for
integrated navigation systems (INS).*
1.2 The Code will benefit designers and operators by consolidating

in one document the references to priorities, aggregation, grouping, loca-
tions and types, including colours, symbols, etc., of shipboard alerts and
indicators. Where the applicable I M O instruments do not specify the type
and location of particular alerts, this information, as far as practicable, is
presented in this Code to promote uniform application.
1.3 In order to achieve similar uniformity, the Code also serves as guid-
ance for alerts and indicators included in I M O instruments other than those
referred to in 1.1.
1.4 The management and presentation of alerts should conform

additionally to the appropriate performance standards adopted by the
Organization.
See section 11 for a list of instruments to which the Code makes reference.
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2 Application
The Code applies to shipboard alerts and indicators.
3 Definitions
3.1 Alert. Alerts announce abnormal situations and conditions requiring
attention. Alerts are divided into four priorities: emergency alarms, alarms,
warnings and cautions.
.1 Emergency alarm. An alarm which indicates that immediate
danger to human life or to the ship and its machinery exists
and that immediate action should be taken.
.2 Alarm. An alarm is a high priority of an alert. Condition
requiring immediate attention and action, to maintain the safe
navigation and operation of the ship.
.3 Warning. Condition requiring no immediate attention or
action. Warnings are presented for precautionary reasons to
bring awareness of changed conditions which are not imme-
diately hazardous, but may become so if no action is taken.
.4 Caution. Lowest priority of an alert. Awareness of a condition
which does not warrant an alarm or warning condition, but
still requires attention out of the ordinary consideration of the
situation or of given information.
3.2 The following alerts are classified as emergency alarms:

.1 General emergency alarm. An alarm given in the case of an
emergency to all persons on board summoning passengers
and crew to assembly stations.
.2 Fire alarm. An alarm to summon the crew in the case of fire.
.3 Water ingress detection main alarm. An alarm given when the
water level reaches the main alarm level in cargo holds or
other spaces on bulk carriers or single hold cargo ships.
.4 Those alerts giving warning of immediate personnel hazard,
including:
.1 Fire-extinguishing pre-discharge alarm. An alarm
warning of the imminent release of fire-extinguishing
medium into a space.
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3 - Definitions
.2 Power-operated sliding watertight door closing alarm.

An alarm required by SOLAS regulation 11-1/13.7.1.6,
warning of the closing of a power-operated sliding
watertight door.
.5 For special ships (e.g., high-speed craft), additional alarms
may be classified as emergency alarms in addition to the ones
defined above.
3.3 The following alerts are classified as alarms:

.1 Machinery alarm. An alarm which indicates a malfunction
or other abnormal condition of the machinery and electrical
installations.
.2 Steering gear alarm. An alarm which indicates a malfunction
or other abnormal condition of the steering gear system, e.g.,
overload alarm, phase failure alarm, no-voltage alarm and
hydraulic oil tank low-level alarm.
.3 Control system fault alarm. An alarm which indicates a failure
of an automatic or remote control system, e.g., the navigation
bridge propulsion control failure alarm.
.4 Bilge alarm. An alarm which indicates an abnormally high
level of bilge water.
.5 Water ingress detection pre-alarm. An alarm given when
the water level reaches a lower level in cargo holds or other
spaces on bulk carriers or single hold cargo ships.
.6 Engineers' alarm. An alarm to be operated from the engine
control room or at the manoeuvring platform, as appropriate,
to alert personnel in the engineers' accommodation that
assistance is needed in the engine-room.
.7 Personnel alarm. An alarm to confirm the safety of the engi-
neer on duty when alone in the machinery spaces.
.8 Bridge navigational watch alarm system (BNWAS). Second
and third stage remote audible alarm as required by resolu-
tion MSC.128(75).
.9 Fire detection alarm. An alarm to alert the crew in the onboard
safety centre, the continuously manned central control
station, the navigation bridge or main fire control station or
elsewhere that a fire has been detected.
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.10 Fixed local application fire-extinguishing system activation

alarm. An alarm to alert the crew that the system has been
discharged, with indication of the section activated.
.11 Alarms indicating faults in alert management or detection
systems or loss of their power supplies.
.12 Cargo alarm. An alarm which indicates abnormal conditions
originating in cargo, or in systems for the preservation or
safety of cargo.
.13 Gas detection alarm. An alarm which indicates that gas has
been detected.
.14 Power-operated sliding watertight door fault alarm. An alarm
which indicates low level in hydraulic fluid reservoirs, low
gas pressure or loss of stored energy in hydraulic accumula-
tors, and loss of electrical power supply for power-operated
sliding watertight doors.
.15 Navigation-related alarms as specified in the Revised
performance standards for integrated navigation systems (INS)
(resolution MSC.252(83), appendix 5).
.16 For special ships (e.g., high-speed craft), additional alerts may
be classified as alarms in addition to the ones defined above.
3.4 Indicator. Visual indication giving information about the condition

of a system or equipment.
3.5 Signal. Audible indication giving information about the condition of

a system or equipment.
3.6 Required alert or indicator. An alert or indicator required by IMO

instruments referred to in 1.1. Any other alerts and indicators are referred to
in this Code as non-required alerts or indicators.
3.7 Call. The request for contact, assistance and/or action from an indi-
vidual to another person or group of persons, i.e. the complete procedure of
signalling and indicating this request.
3.8 Silence. Manual stopping of an audible signal.
3.9 Acknowledge. Manual response to the receipt of an alert or call.
3.10 Aggregation. Combination of individual alerts to provide one alert

(one alert represents many individual alerts), e.g., imminent slowdown or
shutdown of the propulsion system alarm at the navigation bridge.
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3.11 Grouping. A generic term meaning the arrangement of individual

alerts on alert panels or individual indicators on indicating panels, e.g.,
steering gear alerts at the workstation for navigating and manoeuvring on the
navigation bridge, or door indicators on a watertight door position indicating
panel at the workstation for safety on the navigation bridge.
3.12 Prioritization/Priority. The ordering of alerts in terms of their severity,

function, sequence, etc.
4 General
4.1 The presentation of alerts and indicators should be clear, distinc-
tive, unambiguous and consistent.
4.2 All required alerts should be indicated by both audible and visual
means, except the emergency alarms of 3.2 which should be indicated
primarily by a signal. In machinery spaces with high ambient noise levels,
signals should be supplemented by indicators, presented in accordance
with 6.1. Signals and announcements may also be supplemented by indica-
tors in accommodation spaces.
4.3 Where audible alerts are interrupted by public announcements the
visual alert should not be affected.
4.4 A new alert condition should be clearly distinguishable from
those existing and acknowledged, e.g., existing and acknowledged alarms
and warnings are indicated by a constant light and new (unacknowledged)
alarms and warnings are indicated by a flashing light and an audible signal.
Audible signals should be stopped when silenced or acknowledged. At
control positions or other suitable positions as required, alert systems should
clearly distinguish among no alert (normal condition), alert, silenced and
acknowledged alert conditions.
4.5 Alerts should be maintained until they are acknowledged and the
visual indications of individual alerts should remain until the fault has been
corrected. If an alert has been acknowledged and a second fault occurs before
the first is rectified, the audible signal and visual indication should be repeated.
4.6 Alerts and acknowledged alerts should be capable of being reset
only in case the abnormal condition is rectified.
4.7 The presentation and handling of alarms, warnings and cautions
indicated on the navigation bridge should comply with the requirements of
module C of resolution MSC.252(83) where applicable to ships with inte-
grated navigation systems (INS) and, where fitted, with the requirements of a
bridge alert management system.
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4.8 Required alert systems should be continuously powered and should

have an automatic change-over to a stand-by power supply in case of loss
of normal power supply. Emergency alarms and alarms should be powered
from the main source of electrical power and from the emergency sources of
electrical power defined by SOLAS regulations 11-1/42 or 11-1/43 unless other
arrangements are permitted by those regulations, as applicable, except that:
.1 the power-operated sliding watertight door closing alarm
power sources may be those used to close the doors;
.2 the fire-extinguishing pre-discharge alarm power source may
be the medium itself; and
.3 continuously charged, dedicated accumulator batteries of
an arrangement, location, and endurance equivalent to that
of the emergency source of electrical power may be used
instead of the emergency source.
4.9 Required rudder angle indicators and power-operated sliding

watertight door position indicators should be powered from the main source
of electrical power and should have an automatic change-over to the emer-
gency source of electrical power in case of loss of normal power supply.
4.10 Failure of power supply of required alert and alarm systems should
be indicated by an audible and visual alarm or warning.
4.11 Required alert and alarm systems should, as far as is practicable, be

designed on the fail-to-safety principle, e.g., a detection circuit fault should cause
an audible and visual alarm; see also FSS Code, chapter 9, paragraph 2.5.1.5.
4.12 Provision should be made for functionally testing required alerts

and indicators. The Administration should ensure, e.g., by training and drills,
that the crew is familiar with all alerts.
4.13 Required alert, alarm and indicator systems should be functionally

independent of control systems and equipment, or should achieve equivalent
redundancy. Any additional requirements for particular alerts in the IMO
instruments applicable to the ship should be complied with.
4.14 Software and data for computerized alert and alarm systems should
not be permanently lost or altered as a result of power supply loss or fluc-
tuation. Provision should be made to prevent unintentional or unauthorized
alteration of software and data.
4.15 Cables for fire and general emergency alarms and public address
systems and their power sources should be of a fire-resistant type where
they pass through high fire risk areas, and in addition for passenger ships,
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5 - Audible presentation of alerts and calls
main vertical fire zones, other than those which they serve. Systems that are
self monitoring, fail-safe or duplicated with cable runs as widely separated
as is practicable may be exempted provided that their functionality can be
maintained. Equipment and cables for emergency alarms and indicators (e.g.,
watertight doors' position indicators) should be arranged to minimize risk of
total loss of service due to localized fire, collision, flooding or similar damage.
4.16 To the extent considered practicable by the Administration, general

emergency alarm, fire alarm and fire-extinguishing pre-discharge alarm
should be arranged so that the audible signals can be heard regardless of
failure of any one circuit or component.
4.17 Means should be provided to prevent normal operating conditions

from causing false alerts, e.g., time delays because of normal transients.
4.18 The number of alerts and indicators which are not required to be
presented on the navigation bridge should be minimized.
4.19 The system should be designed so that alerts can be acknowledged

and silenced at the authorized control position. All alerts presented on the
navigation bridge should be capable of being acknowledged and silenced as
required in module C of resolution MSC.252(83) where applicable to ships
with integrated navigation systems (INS) and, where fitted, with the require-
ments of a bridge alert management system.
4.20 In order to facilitate maintenance and reduce risk of fire or harm to

personnel, consideration should be given to providing means of isolation of
sensors fitted to tanks and piping systems for flammable fluids or fluids at high
temperature or pressure (e.g., valves, cocks, pockets for temperature sensors).
5 Audible presentation of alerts and calls

5.1 Required alerts should be clearly audible and distinguishable in all
parts of the spaces where they are required. Where a distinct difference
between the various audible signals and calls cannot be determined satisfac-
torily, as in machinery spaces with high ambient noise levels, it is permitted
to install common audible signal and call devices supplemented by visual
indicators identifying the meaning of the audible signal or call.
5.2 The fire-extinguishing pre-discharge alarm should have a charac-

teristic which can be easily distinguished from any other audible signal or
call installed in the space(s) concerned. Audible signals of fire alarm and
fire detection alarm should have a characteristic which can be easily distin-
guished from any other audible signal or call installed in the spaco(s).
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5.3 Audible signals and calls should have characteristics in accordance

with section 7.
5.4 In large spaces, more than one audible signal or call device should
be installed, in order to avoid shock to persons close to the source of sound
and to ensure a uniform sound level over all the space as far as practicable.
5.5 Facilities for adjusting the frequency of audible signal within the
prescribed limits may be provided to optimize their performance in the
ambient conditions. The adjustment devices should be sealed, to the satis-
faction of the Administration, after setting has been completed.
5.6 Arrangements should not be provided to adjust the sound pressure

level of required audible signals. Where loudspeakers with built-in volume
controls are used, the volume controls should be automatically disabled by
the release of the alert signal.
5.7 Administrations may accept electronically-generated signals,

provided all applicable requirements herein are complied with.
5.8 Administrations may accept the use of a public address system for
the general emergency alarm and the fire alarm provided that:
.1 all requirements for those alerts of the LSA Code, FSS Code
and the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended, are met;
.2 all the relevant requirements for required alerts in this Code
are met;
.3 the system automatically overrides any other input system
when an emergency alarm is required and the system auto-
matically overrides any volume controls provided to give the
required output for the emergency mode when an emergency
alarm is required;
.4 the system is arranged to prevent feedback or other interfer-
ence; and
.5 the system is arranged to minimize the effect of a single failure.
5.9 The general emergency alarm, fire alarm (if not incorporated in the
general emergency alarm system), fire-extinguishing pre-discharge alarm
and machinery alarm should be so arranged that the failure of the power
supply or the signal-generating and amplifying equipment (if any) to one will
not affect the performance of the others. Where common audible signals
and call devices are installed in accordance with 5.1, arrangements should
be provided to minimize the effect of such devices' failure.
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5.10 The performance standards and functional requirements of the

general emergency alarm are specified in the LSA Code, chapter VII,
section 7.2. In addition, the sound pressure level should be in the 1/3-octave
band about the fundamental frequency. In no case should the level of an
audible signal in a space exceed 120 dB(A).
5.11 W i t h the exception of bells, audible signals should have a signal

frequency between 200 Hz and 2,500 Hz.
5.12 For the audible presentation of alerts on the navigation bridge, the
requirements of resolution MSC.191(79), MSC/Circ.982, resolution A.694(17)
and module C of resolution MSC.252(83) w h e r e applicable to ships w i t h
integrated navigation systems (INS), and, w h e r e fitted, the requirements of a
bridge alert management system, should be observed.
5.13 For the audible presentation of navigational alerts on the bridge the
sound pressure should be at least 75 dB(A) b u t not greater than 85 dB(A) at
a distance of one metre from the systems. Alternatively, it may be allowed to
adjust the sound pressure to at least 10 dB(A above the ambient noise level,
if the ambient sound pressure on the bridge can be determined. The upper
noise level should not exceed 85 dB(A).
6 Visual presentation of indicators and calls

6.1 Supplemental visual indicators a n d calls provided in machinery
spaces with high ambient noise levels and in accommodation spaces should:
.1 be clearly visible and distinguishable either directly or by
reflection in all parts of the space in which they are required;
.2 be of a colour and symbol in accordance with tables 7.1.1

to 7.1.3;
.3 flash in accordance with 6.2. Instead of individual flashing lights
a single flash or rotating white light in addition to a permanent
individual indication may be used for light columns;
.4 be of high luminous intensity and
.5 be provided in multiples in large spaces.
6.2 Flashing indicators and calls should be illuminated for at least 5 0 %

of the cycle and have a pulse frequency in t h e range of 0.5 Hz to 1.5 Hz.
6.3 Visual indicators on the navigation bridge should not interfere with
night vision. For the visual presentation of alerts on the navigation bridge the
requirements of resolution MSC.191 (79), m o d u l e C of resolution MSC.252(83),
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where applicable to ships with integrated navigation systems (INS), and,

where fitted, the requirements of a bridge alert management system, should
be observed.
6.4 Indicators should be clearly labelled unless standard visual indicator

symbols, such as those in tables 7.1.1 to 7.1.3, are used. These standard visual
indicator symbols should be arranged in columns for ready identification
from all directions. This applies in particular to the emergency alarms in
table 7.1.1. Standard visual indicator symbols may also be used on consoles,
indicator panels, or as labels for indicator lights.
6.5 Indicator colours should be in accordance with ISO Standard 2412,

as deemed appropriate by the Administration. Indicator colours on navi-
gational equipment should be in accordance with resolution MSC.191(79),
paragraph 5.7.
6.6 On mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), where supplemental

visual indicators are installed for general emergency alarms, the colour of
these supplemental indicators may be amber, provided they flash with a
pulse frequency of at least 4 Hz.
7 Characteristics
The emergency alarms, alarms and call signals listed should have the audible
and visual characteristics shown in the tables of this section. All other
alerts, indicators and call signals should be clearly distinct from those listed
in this section, to the satisfaction of the Administration. These tables are
not all-inclusive, and other alerts may be added by the Administration in a
manner consistent with this Code.
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7 - Characteristics
Table 7.1.1 - Emergency alarms

(Note: See table 7.2 for audible signals)
IMO Audible Visual

Function Remarks
instrument
Device Code Colour Symbol*
Used for s u m m o n i n g
passengers to the assembly
stations.
Whistle
LSA 7.2.1 Siren
General Green/
SOLAS Ml/6.4 Bell 1.a
emergency alarm 1-b White
SOLAS 11-2/7.9.4 Klaxon
Horn
Used for s u m m o n i n g the
crew to the boat stations.
'
Sound levels in accordance
w i t h LSA Code 7.2.1.2,
7.2.1.3
Bell
Used for s u m m o n i n g the
Klaxon 2,
SOLAS 11-2/7.9.4 Red crew to the fire stations on
Siren 1.b
passenger ships.
Horn
Fire alarm
Bell
H o r n / b e l l in machinery
Klaxon '
FSS 9.2.5.1 . 3.c, Red space, buzzer/bell
Siren
3.d elsewhere.
Horn
Signal precedes release.
Fire-extinguishing Audible signal distinct f r o m

Siren
pre-discharge FSS 5.2.1.3 Red all others. W h e n other
Horn
alarm fire-extinguishing mediums
are used they should be
clearly identifiable.
Signal at door precedes

and continues during door
Power-operated closing. At remote position;
SOLAS Horn
sliding watertight Red No symbol door open - red indicator,
11-1/13.7.1.6 and Klaxon 2
door closing Green allocated door closed - green
11-1/13.8.2 Bell
alarm indicator. Red indicator on
navigation bridge flashes
w h i l e door closes.
For cargo holds used for

Water ingress SOLAS XII/12.1, Bell
water ballast and the ballast
detection main XII/12.2 and Buzzer 2 Red
tanks, an alarm overriding
alarm 11-1/25.3 Horn
device may be installed.
For use with visual indicator columns (see appendix).
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Table 7.1.2 -Alarms

(Note: See table 7.2 for audible signals. For the presentation of navigation-
related alerts, resolution MSC.191(79) should be observed.)
Audible Visual*
Function IMO instrument Remarks
Horn in machinery
Horn
Machinery alarm SOLAS 11-1/51.1 Amber space, buzzer
Buzzer
elsewhere.
SOLAS 11-1/29.5.2
H o r n in machinery
II-1/29.8.4 Horn 3
Steering gear alarm Amber space, buzzer
II-1/29.12.2 Buzzer
elsewhere.
II-1/30.3
Horn in machinery
Control system fault SOLAS II-1/29.8.4 Horn No symbol
Amber space, buzzer
alarm II-1/49.5 Buzzer
allocated elsewhere.
Horn
Bilge alarm SOLAS II-1/48 Amber space, buzzer
Buzzer
elsewhere.
H o r n / b u z z e r in
Horn engineers' corridors,
Engineers' alarm SOLAS II Amber
Buzzer buzzer in engineers'
cabins.
Resolution A.481(X1I), Horn
Personnel alarm Amber space, buzzer
annex 2, paragraph 7.3 Buzzer
elsewhere.
Bell
FSS 8.2.5.2 Buzzer 2 Red
Horn
Should automatically
actuate fire alarm if
not a c k n o w l e d g e d
SOLAS H-2/7.4.2 in t w o minutes
Fire detection alarm Ditto 2 Red or less. H o r n /
FSS 9.2.5.1
bell in machinery
space, buzzer/bell
elsewhere.
FSS 10.2.4.1.3 Ditto 2 Red
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Table 7.1.2 -Alarms (continued)
Audible Visual*
Function I M O instrument Remarks
Fixed local
application
fire-extinguishing SOLAS II-2/10.5.6.4 Ditto 2 Red
system activation
alarm
For cargo holds used

Bell for water ballast,
Water ingress SOLAS XII/12.1,
Buzzer 2 Amber an alarm overriding
detection pre-alarm XII/12.2 a n d II-1/25.3
Horn device may be
installed.
Horn in machinery
Alarm system Horn 3 N o symbol
SOLAS II-1/51.2.2 Amber space, buzzer
fault alarm Buzzer
allocated elsewhere.
Flashing light/ No symbol

6.1 of the present Code White
Rotating light
allocated
See tables 9.1.1

to 9.1.3 of the
present Code for
I M O instrument
IBC, BCH, IGC, Gas Horn 3 N o symbol references. Horn in
Cargo alarm Amber
Carrier (GC) Buzzer machinery space,
allocated buzzer in engine
control r o o m , cargo
control station and
navigation bridge.
IGC 17.14.4.3
For 17.14.1.4 Siren
chlorine Horn 2 Red
gas GC 17.12.5(d){iii) Bell
17.12.5(a)(iv)
Gas
detection
IGC 13.6, 17.9,
alarm
Except 16.3.1.2,
for 16.3.10 Buzzer 3 xxx Gas abbreviation
Amber
chlorine Horn may be indicated.
gas GC 13.6,17.11,
16.2(b), 16.10
Power-operated Horn in machinery

SOLAS II-1/13.7.3 Horn 3 N o symbol
sliding watertight Amber space, buzzer
II-1/13.7.8 Buzzer
door fault alarm allocated elsewhere.
For use w i t h visual indicator columns (see appendix).
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Table 7.1.3 - Call signals

(Note: See table 7.2 for audible signals.)
Audible Visual*
Function I M O instrument Remarks
H o r n / b e l l in
machinery spaces
and engineers'
Horn accommodation
Telephone SOLAS II-1/50 Buzzer 3.a White corridors; buzzer/
Bell bell in engine control
r o o m , o n navigation
bridge and in
engineers' cabins.
H o r n / b e l l in
Horn machinery space,
Engine-room 2,
SOLAS II-1/37 Bell White buzzer/bell in engine
telegraph 3.a
Buzzer control r o o m and on
navigation bridge.
For use w i t h visual indicator columns (see appendix).
Table 7.2 - Audible signals and call waveforms
Audible
Waveform Remarks
code
General emergency
1.a
alarm.
1.b Specific codes per muster list
Continuous
2 until silenced or
acknowledged.
Optional waveforms
to provide
distinction between
3.a
alarms. Pulse
frequency between
0.5 Hz and 2.0 Hz.
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Table 7.2 - Audible signals and call waveforms (continued)
Audible
Waveform Remarks
code
O p t i o n a l waveforms
to provide
distinction between
3.b
alarms. Pulse
frequency between
0.5 Hz and 2.0 Hz.
3.C
3.d
8 Requirements for particular alarms

8.1 Personnel alarm
8.1.1 The personnel alarm should automatically set off an alarm on the
navigation bridge or in the officers' quarters, as appropriate, and, if it is not
reset from the machinery spaces in a period satisfactory to the Administration,
this should be in a period not exceeding 30 min.
8.1.2 A pre-warning signal should be provided in the machinery spaces

which operates 3 min before the alarm required by 8.1.1 is given.
8.1.3 The alarm system should be put into operation:

.1 automatically when the engineer on duty has to attend
machinery spaces in case of a machinery alarm; or
.2 manually by the engineer on duty when attending machinery
spaces on routine checks.
8.1.4 The alarm system should be disconnected by the engineer on duty

after leaving the machinery spaces. When the system is brought into opera-
tion in accordance with 8.1.3.1, disconnection should not be possible before
the engineer has acknowledged the alarm in the machinery spaces.
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8.1.5 The personnel alarm may also operate the engineers' alarm.
8.2 Bridge navigational watch alarm systems (BNWAS)

BNWAS should conform to resolution MSC.128(75) on Performance stand-
ards for a bridge navigational watch alarm system.
8.3 Engineers' alarm

In addition to manual operation from the machinery space, the engineers'
alarm on ships with periodically unattended machinery spaces should
operate when the machinery alarm is not acknowledged in the machinery
spaces or control room in a specified limited period of time, depending on
the size of the ship but not exceeding 5 min.
8.4 General emergency alarm

8.4.1 Performance standards and functional requirements are provided in
the LSA Code, chapter VII, section 7.2. The general emergency alarm system
should be capable of being operated from the navigation bridge and at least
one other strategic point. For passenger ships there should be an additional
activation point in the safety centre. Strategic points are taken to mean those
locations, other than the navigation bridge, from where emergency situations
are intended to be controlled and the general alarm system can be activated.
A fire control station or a cargo control station should normally be regarded
as strategic points.
8.4.2 The system should be audible throughout all the accommodation
and normal crew working spaces. Normal crew working spaces include
spaces where routine maintenance tasks or local control of machinery is
undertaken.
8.4.3 In addition, on passenger ships, the system should be recognizable
at all places accessible to passengers as well as on all open decks.
9 Grouping and aggregation of alerts and indicators

9.1 Grouping and aggregation should not conceal necessary informa-
tion from the personnel responsible for the safe operation of the ship.
9.2 Where audible and visual alerts and indicators are required at
central positions, e.g., on the navigation bridge, in the machinery space or
engine control room, the alerts and indicators, except emergency alarms,
should be arranged in groups, as far as is practicable.
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9 - Grouping and aggregation of alerts and indicators
9.3 The scope of alerts and indicators will vary with the type of ship
and machinery. The basic recommendations given in tables 9.1 to 9.3 should
be adhered to.
9.4 Where visual alerts are grouped or aggregated in accordance

with 3.10 and 3.11, individual visual alerts should be provided at the appro-
priate position to identify the specific alert condition.
9.5 The purpose of grouping and aggregation is to achieve the following:
.1 In general, to reduce the variety in type and number of alerts

and indicators so as to provide quick and unambiguous infor-
mation to the personnel responsible for the safe operation of
the ship.
.2 On the navigation bridge:

.1 to enable the officer on watch to devote full attention to
the safe navigation of the ship;
.2 to readily identify any condition or abnormal situation
requiring action to maintain the safe navigation of the
ship; and
.3 to avoid distraction by alerts which require attention
but have no direct influence on the safe navigation of
the ship and which do not require immediate action to
restore or maintain the safe navigation of the ship.
.3 In the machinery space/engine control room and at any

machinery control station, to readily identify and locate any
area of abnormal conditions (e.g., main propulsion machinery,
steering gear, bilge level) and to enable the degree of urgency
of remedial action to be assessed.
.4 In the engineers' public rooms and in each of the engineers'

cabins on ships where the machinery space/engine control
room is periodically unattended, to inform the engineer officer
on watch of any alert situation which requires an immediate
presence in the machinery space/engine control room.
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Table 9.1 - Grouping/aggregation of alerts and indicators:

machinery space attended, remote control of the main propulsion machinery
from the navigation bridge not provided
Navigation bridge* M a c h i n e r y space
A u d i b l e alert devices, in
O n e common audible alert device, except emergency alarms
accordance w i t h sections
(e.g., buzzer, continuous)
5, 7 and 9
1 2 3
Workstation for navigating a n d O t h e r locations on M a c h i n e r y space or c o n t r o l

manoeuvring on navigation bridge navigation bridge room/station
Individual visual alerts and Visual alerts and indicators at any Visual alerts and indicators
indicators for: position on t h e navigation bridge other g r o u p e d at a position in the
than the workstation for navigating and machinery space or, in the case
Each required steering gear: manoeuvring for: of ships provided w i t h a control
r o o m , in that control r o o m .
- Power unit p o w e r failure Required alerts and indicators, as In c o m p l e x machinery alarm
- Control system power failure indicated under " N o t e s " in table 10.1.1 arrangements, due account should
- Hydraulic fluid level alarm be taken of 9.5.3
- Running indication A n y n o n - r e q u i r e d alert or indicator
- Alarm system failure alarm w h i c h the Administration considers Alerts and indicators as indicated
necessary for the officer on w a t c h under " N o t e s " in table 10.1.2
Engine-room telegraph
Fire detection alarm Engine-room telegraph
Rudder angle indicator
Propeller speed/direction/pitch
Telephone call
And/or ship safety centre on passenger ships.

from the navigation bridge provided
Navigation bridge* M a c h i n e r y space
O n e c o m m o n audible alert device, except emergency alarms A u d i b l e alert devices, in

{e.g., buzzer, continuous) accordance w i t h sections 3, 5 and 7
1 2 3
W o r k s t a t i o n for navigating and O t h e r locations on M a c h i n e r y space or

manoeuvring on navigation bridge navigation bridge control room/station
Individual visual alerts and Visual alerts and indicators at any Visual alerts and indicators as in
indicators as in c o l u m n 1 of position on the navigation bridge c o l u m n 3 of table 9.1, plus:
table 9.1, plus: other than the workstation for
navigating and manoeuvring as in Failure of remote control for main
Failure of remote c o n t r o l for main c o l u m n 2 of table 9.1, plus: p r o p u l s i o n machinery
propulsion machinery
M a c h i n e r y alarm, if p r o v i d e d Starting air l o w pressure
Starting air l o w pressure, w h e n
the engine can be started f r o m the Propulsion control station in control
navigation bridge
Indication of propulsion machinery
Propulsion control station in control orders f r o m navigation bridge
Alerts and indicators as indicated

under " N o t e s " in table 10.1.2
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10 - Alert and indicator locations

machinery space unattended, remote control of the main propulsion machinery
Navigation bridge* Machinery space Accommodation

O n e c o m m o n audible alert device, except emergency Audible alert devices, in accordance w i t h
alarms (e.g., buzzer, continuous) sections 3, 5 and 7
1 2 3 4
W o r k s t a t i o n for navigating
O t h e r locations on M a c h i n e r y space or Engineers' public spaces
and manoeuvring on
navigation bridge control r o o m and accommodations
navigation bridge
Individual visual alerts and Visual alerts and As in c o l u m n 3 of Engineers' alarm

indicators as in c o l u m n 1 indicators at any position tables 9.1 and 9.2, plus:
of tables 9.1 and 9.2, plus: on the navigation Machinery space fire
bridge other t h a n the Alerts and indicators as detection alarm
O v e r r i d e of automatic workstation for navigating indicated under " N o t e s " in
propulsion s h u t d o w n , and manoeuvring as in table 10.1.2 Machinery alarm'
if provided c o l u m n 2 of tables 9.1
Alert system power failure Steering gear alarm
and 9.2, plus:
alarm (common) 7
M a c h i n e r y space fire
M a c h i n e r y space bilge
detection alarm
alarm 7
A l a r m conditions requiring
Alarm system p o w e r
action by, or the attention
failure alarm
of, the officer on watch on
the navigation bridge
Alerts and indicators
under " N o t e s " in table
Alerts and indicators as
10.1.5
indicated under " N o t e s "
in table 10.1.1

Alarm may be common.
10 Alert and indicator locations

10.1 Required alert and indicator type and location should be in accord-
ance w i t h tables 10.1.1 to 10.1.9.
10.2 Applicable regulations in the I M O instruments referred to should be

consulted for additional requirements.
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from the navigation bridge not provided
Navigation bridge* Machinery space

Audible alert devices, in
One common audible alert device, except emergency alarms accordance with sections
(e.g., buzzer, continuous) 5, 7 and 9
1 2 3
Workstation for navigating and Other locations on Machinery space or control

manoeuvring on navigation bridge navigation bridge room/station
Individual visual alerts and Visual alerts and indicators at any Visual alerts and indicators
indicators for: position on the navigation bridge other grouped at a position in the
than the workstation for navigating and machinery space or, in the case
Each required steering gear: manoeuvring for: of ships provided with a control
room, in that control room.
- Power unit power failure Required alerts and indicators, as In complex machinery alarm
- Control system power failure indicated under "Notes" in table 10.1.1 arrangements, due account should
- Hydraulic fluid level alarm be taken of 9.5.3
- Running indication Any non-required alert or indicator
- Alarm system failure alarm which the Administration considers Alerts and indicators as indicated
necessary for the officer on watch under "Notes" in table 10.1.2
Engine-room telegraph
Fire detection alarm Engine-room telegraph
Rudder angle indicator
Propeller speed/direction/pitch
Telephone call

Navigation bridge* Machinery space

One common audible alert device, except emergency alarms Audible alert devices, in
(e.g., buzzer, continuous) accordance with sections 3, 5 and 7
1 2 3
Workstation for navigating and Other locations on Machinery space or

manoeuvring on navigation bridge navigation bridge control room/station
Individual visual alerts and Visual alerts and indicators at any Visual alerts and indicators as in
indicators as in column 1 of position on the navigation bridge column 3 of table 9.1, plus:
table 9.1, plus: other than the workstation for
navigating and manoeuvring as in Failure of remote control for main
Failure of remote control for main column 2 of table 9.1, plus: propulsion machinery
Machinery alarm, if provided Starting air low pressure
Starting air low pressure, when
the engine can be started from the Propulsion control station in control
navigation bridge
Indication of propulsion machinery
Propulsion control station in control orders from navigation bridge
Alerts and indicators as indicated

under "Notes" in table 10.1.2
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machinery space unattended, remote control of the main propulsion machinery
Navigation bridge* Machinery space | Accommodation

One common audible alert device, except emergency Audible alert devices, in accordance with
alarms (e.g., buzzer, continuous) sections 3, 5 and 7
1 2 3 4
Workstation for navigating

Other locations on Machinery space or Engineers' public spaces
and manoeuvring on
navigation bridge control room and accommodations
navigation bridge
Individual visual alerts and Visual alerts and As in column 3 of Engineers' alarm
indicators as in column 1 indicators at any position tables 9.1 and 9.2, plus:
of tables 9.1 and 9.2, plus: on the navigation Machinery space fire
bridge other than the Alerts and indicators as detection alarm
Override of automatic workstation for navigating indicated under "Notes" in
propulsion shutdown, and manoeuvring as in table 10.1.2 Machinery alarm+
if provided column 2 of tables 9.1
and 9.2, plus: Alert system power failure Steering gear alarm
alarm (common^
Machinery space fire
Machinery space bilge
detection alarm
alarm*
Alarm conditions requiring
Alarm system power
action by, or the attention
of, the officer on watch on failure alarm
the navigation bridge
Alerts and indicators
under "Notes" in table
Alerts and indicators as
10.1.5
indicated under "Notes"
in table 10.1.1

Alarm may be common.
10 Alert and indicator locations

10.1 Required alert and indicator type and location should be in accord-
ance with tables 10.1.1 to 10.1.9.
10.2 Applicable regulations in the I M O instruments referred to should be

consulted for additional requirements.
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Notes to be applied to tables 10.1.1 to 10.1.9:
(1) Abbreviation for priorities and indicators:
EM - emergency alarm
A - alarm
W - warning
C - caution
I - indication/indicator
Abbreviation for presentation:
AU - audible alert display (visual may be necessary in high-noise areas)

V - visual alert display
AU, V - both audible and visual alert display
VI - visual indicator
Ml - measuring indicator
(2) Cargo control station means a position from which the cargo pumps and valves can be controlled. If a
central cargo control station is not provided, then the alert or indicator should be located in a suitable
position for the operator (such as at the equipment monitored).
(3) If a cargo control station is not provided, the alert or indication should be given at the gas detector device
readout location.
(4) Where the types of alerts are not specifically identified in the IMO instruments referred to, the recom-
mendations of the IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases are enclosed in parentheses, e.g. (A,V).
Table 10.1.1 - Location: navigation bridge
IMO instrument Function Priority Display Notes

SOLAS II-1
29.11 Rudder angle indicator I Ml Column 1, table 9.1
29.5.2 Steering gear power unit power A AU, V Ditto

failure
29.8.4 Steering gear control system A AU, V Ditto

power failure
29.12.2 Low steering gear hydraulic A AU, V Ditto

fluid level
30.1 Steering gear running I VI Ditto
30.3 Steering gear system electric A AU, V Column 1, table 9.3

phase failure/overload
31.2.7,49.5 Propulsion machinery remote A AU,V Column 1, table 9.2, 9.3

control failure
31.2.9,49.7 Low propulsion starting air A AU, V Ditto

pressure
31.2.10f Imminent slowdown or A AU, V Column 1, table 9.2

shutdown of propulsion system
52 Automatic propulsion I VI Column 1, table 9.3

shutdown override
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Table 10.1.1 - Location: navigation bridge (continued)

SOLAS II-1
(continued)
52 Automatic shutdown of A AU, V Ditto
51.1.3 Fault requiring action by or A AU, V Column 1, table 9.3 (machinery

attention of the officer on watch alarm including 53.4.2 and 53.4.3)
31.2.8 Propeller speed/direction/pitch I Ml Column 1, table 9.2
49.6 Propeller speed/direction/pitch I Ml Column 1, table 9.3
37 Engine-room telegraph I VI Ditto
13.6 Watertight door position I VI Column 2, table 9.1

13.8.2, 16.2
13-1.2, 13-1.3,
14.2,15-1.2
13.7.3.1 Watertight door low hydraulic A AwU, V Ditto

fluid level
13.7.3.1 Watertight door low gas A AU, V Ditto

13.7.3.2 pressure, loss of stored energy
13.7.8 Watertight door electrical A AU, V Ditto

power loss
35-1.2.6.2 High water level alarm A AU !, where required
17-1.1.2, 17-1.1.3 Opening indicator A AU, V, VI Column 2, table 9.1
17-1.2 Shell door position indicator I VI Column 2, table 9.1.

Passenger ships with ro-ro cargo
spaces or special category spaces.
Recommended colours: red - door
is not fully closed or not secured,
green - door is fully closed and
secured
17-1.3 Water leakage detection I VI Column 2, table 9.1.

indicator Passenger ships with ro-ro cargo
spaces or special category spaces.
For details see regulation 17-1.3
25.4 Water level pre-alarm A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1.

Bulk carriers and single hold cargo
ships other than bulk carriers. For
details see resolution MSC.188(79)
25.4 Water level main alarm EM AU, V Ditto
31.2.5,49.3 Propulsion control station in I VI Column 1, table 9.2

control
51.2.2 Alarm system normal power A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3

supply failure
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SOLAS II-2
Hydrocarbon gas detection in A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1
4.5.10.1.3 tanker cargo pump-rooms
Fire detection in periodically A AU, V Column 2, table 9.2

7.4.1, 7.4.2 unattended, automated or
remotely controlled machinery
space
20.3.1.3 Loss of required ventilation A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1
9.6.4 Fire door position I VI Ditto
10.5.6.4 Fixed local application A AU, VI Column 2, table 9.1.

fire-extinguishing system VI Indication of the activated zone
activation
SOLAS XII
12.2 Water level pre-alarm A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1.
Bulk carriers and single hold cargo
ships other than bulk carriers. For
details see resolution MSC.188(79)
12.2 Water level main alarm EM AU, V Ditto
Resolution
A.481(XII)
Annex 2, Personnel alarm A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1
paragraph 7.3
Resolution
MSC.128(75),
annex
4.1.2.2,5.2.2 End of BNWAS dormant period I VI Visible from all operational positions
on the bridge where the Officer
of the Watch may reasonably be
expected to be stationed
4.1.2.3,5.2.3 BNWAS first stage audible A AU Tone/modulation characteristics and

alarm volume level should be adjustable
during the commissioning
4.4.1 Malfunction of, or power W AU, V

supply failure to, the BNWAS
SOLAS III
16.9 Position of stabilizer wings I VI Column 2, table 9.1
SOLAS V
19.2.5.4 Rudder angle, propeller I Ml Column 1, table 9.1
revolutions, the force and
direction of thrust and, if
applicable, the force and
direction of lateral thrust and
the pitch and operational mode
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Gas or chemical Column 2, table 9.1 for the
codes following:
IBC 15.2.4 High and low temperature of A AU, V Ammonium nitrate solution
BCH 4.19.4 cargo and high temperature of
heat-exchanging medium
IBC 15.5.1.6 High temperature in tanks A AU, V, Hydrogen peroxide solution over
BCH 4.20.6 Ml 60% but not over 70%
IBC 15.5.1.7 Oxygen concentration in void A AU, V, Hydrogen peroxide solution over
BCH 4.20.7 spaces Ml 60% but not over 70%
IBC 15.8.23.1 Malfunctioning of temperature A (AU, V) !, Propylene oxide

BCH 4.7.15(a) controls of cooling systems
IGC 13.4.1 High and low pressure in A AU, V High and low pressure alarms
GC 13.4.1 cargo tank
IGC 13.6.4, 17.9 Gas detection equipment A AU, V

GC 13.6.4, 17.11
IGC 13.5.2
GC 13.5.2
Hull or insulation temperature A AU, (V),
Ml
!
IGC 17.18.4.4 Cargo high pressure, or high A AU, V Methylacetylene-propadiene
GC17.12.2(d)(iv) temperature at discharge of mixtures
compressors
IGC 17.14.4.3 Gas detecting system A AU, V !

GC17.12.5(d)(iii) monitoring chlorine
concentration
IGC 17.14.4.4 High pressure in chlorine A AU, (V) !

GC 17.12.5(d)(iv) cargo tank
IBC 15.5.2.5 High temperature in tanks A AU, V, Hydrogen peroxide solution over
BCH 4.20.19 Ml 8% but not over 60%
IBC 15.5.2.6 Oxygen concentration in void A AU, V, Ditto

BCH 4.20.20 spaces Ml
IBC 15.10.2 Failure of mechanical A (AU, V) !, Sulphur (molten)

BCH 4.3.1(b) ventilation of cargo tanks
IGC 5.2.1.7 Liquid cargo in the ventilation A (AU, V)

GC 5.2.5(b) system
IGC 8.4.2.1 Vacuum protection of cargo A (AU, V) !
GC 8.4.2(a) tanks
IGC 9.5.2 Inert gas pressure monitoring A (AU, V) !

GC 9.5.2
IGC 13.6.11 Gas detection equipment A AU, V !
GC 13.6.11
IGC 17.14.1.4 Gas detection after bursting A (AU, V) !

GC 17.12.5(a)(iv) disc for chlorine
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4(5), M a c h i n e r y failure advance A AU, V C o l u m n 1, table 9.3
8(1)(e)(iii) alarm C o l u m n 2, table 9.2
6(2) O i l - f i r e d steam boiler l o w A AU, V !, C o l u m n 2, table 9.3

water level, air supply failure II-1/32.2* (see table 7.1.2 of the
or flame failure present Code)
8(1 )(d) Propulsion control station in I C o l u m n 1, table 9.2

control II-1/31.2.5; II-1/49.3*
8(1)(e)(i), Propeller speed/direction/pitch I Ml C o l u m n 1, table 9.2

8(1)(e)(ii) II-1/31.2.8*
8(1 )(g) Propulsion machinery remote A AU, V C o l u m n 1, table 9.2

control failure II-1/31.2.7*
8(1)(h) Low propulsion starting air A AU, V !, C o l u m n 1, table 9.2

pressure II-1/31.2.9*
13(3) Rudder angle indicator I Ml C o l u m n 1, table 9.1

II-1/29.11*
13(4) Steering gear power unit p o w e r A AU, V C o l u m n 1, table 9.1

failure II-1/29.5.2*
13(5) Steering gear running I VI C o l u m n 1, table 9.1

II-1/30.1*
13(5) Steering gear overload/no volts A AU, V C o l u m n 1, table 9.1

II-1/30.3*
15(5) Refrigerating machinery spaces A AU, V C o l u m n 2, table 9.1

alarm
19(1) High-pressure fuel oil pipe A AU, V !, C o l u m n 2, table 9.3

leakage
19(3) Fuel heating high temperature A AU, V !, C o l u m n 2, table 9.3

alarm
19(5) Fire detection alarm A AU, V !, C o l u m n 2, table 9.3
20(1) Bilge high water level alarm A AU, V C o l u m n 2, table 9.3

I-1/35-1.2.6.2*
22(2)(a) Essential and important A AU, V C o l u m n 2, table 9.3

machinery parameters II-1/51.1.1* (see table 7.1.2 of the
present Code)
22(2)(d) Fault requiring action by or A AU, V C o l u m n 1, table 9.3 (machinery

attention of the officer on watch alarm including 22(2)(c), 23(2),
23(3)(c) and 23(3)(d))
II-1/51.1.3*
22(3)(b) A l a r m system normal p o w e r A AU, V C o l u m n 1, table 9.3

supply failure II-1/51.2.2*
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(continued)
shutdown override II-1/52*
24 Automatic shutdown of A AU, V Column 1, table 9.3

propulsion machinery II-1/52*
Chapter V
14(2)(b) Fire detection or automatic A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1
sprinkler operation II-2/10*
15(2)(b) Fire detection alarm A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1 II-2/7*
IGS
3.14.11 Low water level alarm A AU, V
2000 HSC Code

7.7.1 Automatic smoke detection I VI !, Column 2, table 9.2
system in areas of major and
moderate fire hazard and
other enclosed spaces in
accommodation not regularly
occupied
7.7.1 Automatic smoke detection and I VI Column 2, table 9.2

fire detection (with detectors
sensing other than smoke) in
main propulsion machinery
room(s) additionally supervised
by TV cameras monitored from
the operating compartment
+7.7.1.2 Fixed fire detection and fire A AU,V Column 2, table 9.2
alarm systems' power loss or
fault condition
+7.7.1.1.4 Fire detection signal A AU Column 2, table 9.2 at alarm

location easily accessible to crew
at all time
7.7.1.1.6 Fire detection manually A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3

operated call point section unit
indicator
7.7.2.1 Fire detection for periodically A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3

unattended machinery spaces II-2/7.4.2*
7.8.1 Fire door position I VI Column 2, table 9.2

II-2/9.6.4*
7.8.5.3 Loss of required ventilation A AU, V Column 2, table 9.2

II-2/20.3.I.3*
7.9.3.3.3 Fire door closing I VI !, Column 2, table 9.2

II-2/9.6.4*
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7.13.1 Manually operated sprinkler I Ml !, Column 2, table 9.2
system alarms
7.15 Smoke detection system for I VI !, Column 2, table 9.2

cargo spaces
9.1.14 Liquid cooling system failure A AU,V !

9.2.1 Automatic fire detection A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3
system II-2/7.4.1.2; II-2/7.4.2*
9.2.1 Bilge alarm A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3

II-1/48.1; II-1/48.2*
9.2.1 Remote machinery alarm system A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3
9.4.2 Fuel line failure A AU,V Column 2, table 9.2
9.4.5 Lubricating oil pressure or A AU,V Column 2, table 9.2

lubricating oil level falling
below a safe level
9.5.6 Lubricating fluid supply failure A AU,V Column 2, table 9.2

or lubrication fluid pressure loss
10.3.12 Unattended space bilge alarm A AU, V !, Column 2, table 9.2

II-1/48.1*
11.2.1 Failure of any remote or A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3

automatic control system
11.4.1 Malfunction or unsafe condition A AU, V !, Column 2, table 9.2
11.4.1.1 Indication of conditions EM AU, V Column 2, table 9.2;

requiring immediate action distinctive alarms in full view of
crew members
11.4.1.2 Indication of conditions c V Column 2, table 9.2; visual display

requiring action to prevent to be distinct from that of alarms
degradation to an unsafe referred to in II.4.1.1 of the 2000
condition HSC Code
12.3.9 Emergency battery discharge I VI Column 2, table 9.2

II-1/42.5.3; II-1/43.5.3*
12.5.1 Steering system electric A AU, V !, Column 2, table 9.2

overload II-1/30.3*
12.5.2 Steering system electric phase A AU, V Column 2, table 9.2

failure II-1/30.3*
12.6.3 Electrical distribution system A or I AU or VI !, Column 2, table 9.2

low insulation level II-1/45.4.2*
13.7 Rudder angle indicator and I VI Column 2, table 9.2

rate-of-turn indicator 5.4.3 of the 2000 HSC Code
II-1/29.11*,
V/19.2.5.4*
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(continued)
13.11.2 Propulsion indicator I VI Column 2, table 9.2
13.11.3 Emergency steering position l VI Column 2, table 9.2

compass reading indicator
2009 MODU
Code
7.4.1 Propeller pitch indicator I VI Column 2, table 9.1
7.4.2.5, 8.5.5 Propulsion station in control I VI Columns 1 and 3, table 9.2

indication II-1/31.2.5; II-1/49.3*
7.4.2.7, 8.5.7 Propulsion machinery remote A AU, V Column 1, table 9.2

control failure II-1/31.2.7; II-1/49.5*
7.4.2.8 Propeller speed/direction/pitch I Ml Column 1, table 9.2

II-1/31.2.8*
7.4.2.9, 8.5.9 Low starting air pressure A AU, V Columns 1 and 3, table 9.2
II-1/31.2.9; II-1/49.7*
7.4.2.10 Imminent slowdown or A AU, V Column 1, table 9.2

shutdown of the propulsion
7.5.15 Rudder angle indicator I MI Column 1, table 9.1

II-1/29.11*
7.6.1 Steering gear running I VI Columns 1 and !3, table 9.1

II-1/30.1*
7.6.3 Steering gear phase failure/ A AU, V Column 1, table 9.3

overload alarm II-1/30.3*
8.5.8 Propeller speed/direction/pitch I Ml Column 1, table 9.3

II-1/49.6*
8.7.1 Fault requiring attention A AU, V Column 1, table 9.3, including

8.3.5.1, 8.4.1, 8.8.5 and 8.9 of the
2009 MODU Code
II-1/51.1.3*
8.7.3 Alarm system normal supply A AU, V Column 2, table 9.3

failure II-1/51.2.2*
9.10.1 Fire detection system alarm A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1
9.11.1,9.12.1 Gas detection and alarm system A AU, V !, Column 2, table 9.1
FSS Code
+8.2.5.2.1, Fire detection or automatic A AU, V Column 2, table 9.1
+9.2.5.1, sprinkler operation
9.2.5.1.3
+8.2.5.2.1, Fire detection system fault A AU, V Ditto

+9.2.5.1.5,
+9.2.5.1
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FSS Code
(continued)
10.2.4.1.4 Smoke detection system A AU, V Ditto
power loss
+10.2.4.1.3, Smoke detection A AU, V, VI Ditto

+10.2.2.3 I
15.2.4.2.3.1 Inert gas supply main pressure I Ml Ditto; forward of non-return

devices
15.2.4.2.3.1 Inert gas pressure I Ml Column 2, table 9.1. In slop tanks

of combination carriers
Cross-reference to SOLAS regulation.

Watertight door alarms may be grouped in one common failure alarm for each door provided that individual
alarms are available at the watertight door emergency control positions above the bulkhead deck.
f
Refer to II-1/31.6.
! No location specified in other IMO instruments. Location is recommended.
+ These alarms may be omitted if they are provided at the central fire control station.
Table 10.1.2 - Location: machinery space/machinery control room

SOLAS II-1
29.12.2 Low steering gear fluid level A AU, V Column 3, table 9.1
30.1 Steering gear running I VI Ditto
30.3 Steering system electric phase A AU, V Ditto

failure or overload
31.2.7,49.5 Propulsion machinery remote A AU, V Column 3, tables 9.2 and 9.3
control failure
31.2.9,49.7 Low propulsion starting air A AU, V Ditto

pressure
32.2 Oil-fired boiler low water A AU, V Column 3, table 9.1

level, air supply failure, or
flame failure
32.3 Propulsion boiler high water A AU, V Ditto

level
31.2.5,49.3 Propulsion control station in I VI Column 3, table 9.2

control
37 Engine-room telegraph I VI Column 3, table 9.1
31.2.4,49.2 Propulsion machinery orders I VI Column 3, table 9.2

from bridge
30
Table 10.1.2 - Location: machinery space/machinery control room (continued)

SOLAS II-1
(continued)
47.1.1,47.1.2 Boiler and propulsion A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3
machinery internal fire
47.2 Internal combustion engine I Ml Ditto

monitors
48.1,48.2 Bilge monitors A AU, V Ditto
51.2.2 Alarm system normal power A AU, V Ditto

supply failure
53.4.3,51.1.1 Essential and important A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

machinery parameters (machinery alarm)
42.5.3, 43.5.3 Emergency battery discharge I VI Column 3, table 9.1

52 Automatic propulsion I VI Ditto

shutdown override
53.4.2 Automatic change-over of A AU, V Ditto

propulsion auxiliaries
45.4.2 Electrical distribution system A or I AU or l !, Column 3, table 9.1

low insulation level
SOLAS II-2
7.4.1, 7.4.2 Fire detection in periodically A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2
unattended, automated or
space
4.2.2.5.2 High-pressure fuel oil leakage A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3
4.2.5.2 Service fuel oil tank high A AU, V Ditto

temperature
4.5.10.1.3 Hydrocarbon gas detection in A AU, V Column 3, table 9.1

tankers cargo pump-rooms
10.5.6.4 Fixed local application A AU, V, I Column 3, table 9.1

fire-extinguishing system I Indication of the activated zone
activation
Gas or
chemical codes
IGC 16.3.1.1 Loss of inert gas pressure A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.1
GC 16.2(a) between pipes
IGC 16.3.10 Cargo gas/fuel system gas A AU, V !, Ditto

GC 16.10 detection
31

Gas or
chemical codes
(continued)
IGC 16.3.1.2 Flammable gas in ventilation A (AU, V) !, Ditto
GC 16.2(b) duct
IGC 16.3.4 Flammable gas in ventilation A (AU, V) !, Ditto

GC16.5 casing
Resolution
A.481(XII)
Annex 2, Personnel alarm A AU, V Column 3, table 9.1
paragraph 7.3
SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter IV
6(2) Oil-fired steam boiler low A AU, V !, II-1/32.2*
water level, air supply failure
or flame failure
8(1)(e)(iii) Machinery failure advance A AU, V !
alarm
8(D(d) Propulsion control station in I VI Column 3, table 9.2

control II-1/31.2.5; II-1/49.3*
8(1)(g) Propulsion machinery remote A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.2

control failure II-1/31.2.7*
8(1)(h) Low propulsion starting air A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.2

pressure II-1/31.2.9*
15(4)(b) Refrigerant leak alarm A AU, V
17(6) Emergency battery discharge I VI !, Column 3, table 9.1

II-1/42.5.3*
18(4)(b) Electrical distribution system A AU or !, Column 3, table 9.1

low insulation level VI II-1/45.4.2*
19(7) Internal combustion engine I Ml Column 3, table 9.3

monitors II-1.47.2*
22(2)(a) Essential and important A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

machinery parameters II-1/51.1.1*
22(3)(b) Alarm system normal power A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

supply failure II-1/51.1.1*
23(2) Automatic change-over of A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

propulsion auxiliaries II-1/53.4.2*

propulsion machinery II-1/52*

shutdown override II-1/52*
32

ICS
3.14.11 Low water level alarm A AU, V Column 3, table 9.1
MARPOL
Annex 1
14.7 Alarm for excessive oil content A (AU, V) !
in oily mixture discharge into
the sea
2000 HSC Code

7.7.2 Fire detection signal A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2
7.7.3.1 Fire detection for periodically A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

unattended machinery spaces II-2/7.4.2*
9.2.1 Automatic fire detection A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

system II-2/7.4.1.2; II-2/7.4.2*
9.2.1 Bilge alarm A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

II-1/48.1; II-1/48.2*
9.2.1 Remote machinery alarm A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

system
9.4.2 Fuel line failure A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2
9.4.5 Lubricating oil pressure or A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2

lubricating oil level falling
below a safe level
9.5.6 Lubricating fluid supply failure A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2

or lubrication fluid pressure
loss
10.2.7.3 High temperature alarm (oil A V !

fuel or settling tank)
10.3.12 Unattended space bilge alarm A V !, Column 3, table 9.2,

II-1/48.1*
11.2.1 Failure of any remote or A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

automatic control system
11.4.1 Malfunction or unsafe A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2

condition
11.4.1.3 Indication of conditions in A AU, V

11.4.1.1 requiring immediate
action
11.4.1.3 Indication of conditions in A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2; visual

11.4.1.2 requiring action to display to be distinct from that of
prevent degradation to an alarms referred to in 11.4.1.1 of the
unsafe condition 2000 HSC Code
11.5 Shutdown system activation A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.2
33

2000 HSC Code
(continued)
12.5.1 Steering system electric A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.2
overload II-1/30.3*
12.5.2 Steering system electric phase A AU, V Column 3, table 9.2

failure II-1/30.3*

2009 MODU
Code
4.3.7 Machinery failure pre-alarm A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.1
4.6.2 Manual overriding of the I VI Column 3, table 9.1

automatic control indicator
5.4.12 Emergency battery discharge I VI Column 3, table 9.1

II-1/42.5.3*

7.3.1 Water tube boiler high water A AU, V Column 3, table 9.1
level alarm
7.4.2.4, 8.5.4 Propulsion machinery orders I VI Column 3, table 9.2

from bridge II-1/31.2.4; II-1/49.2*
7.4.2.5, 8.5.5 Propulsion station in control I VI Columns 1 and 3, table 9.2

indication II-1/31.2.5; II-1/49.3*
7.4.2.9 Low starting air pressure A AU, V Columns 1 and 3, table 9.2
II-1/31.2.9*
7.4.2.10 Imminent slowdown or A AU, V Column 1, table 9.2

shutdown of the propulsion
system
7.6.1 Steering gear running I VI Columns 1 and !3, table 9.1

II-1/30.1*
8.3.1,4.8.7 High-pressure fuel oil pipe A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.3

leakage II-2/4.2.2.5.2*
8.3.3 Fuel heating temperature A AU, V !, Column 3, table 9.3

alarm II-2/4.2.5.2*
8.3.6 Fire detection alarm for boiler/ A AU,V !, Column 3, table 9.3
propulsion machinery II-1/47.1*
8.3.7 Internal combustion engine I Ml Column 3, table 9.3

monitors II-1/47.2*
8.5.7 Propulsion machinery remote A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

control failure II-1/49.5*
34

2009 MODU
Code
(continued)
8.7.1 Fault requiring attention A AU, V At a normally manned control
station in addition to main
machinery control station including
8.3.5.1, 8.4.1, 8.8.5 and 8.9 of the
2009 MODU Code
II-1/51.1*
8.8.2 Automatic change-over of A AU, V Column 3, table 9.3

propulsion auxiliaries II-1/53.4.2*
FSS Code
15.2.4.3.1 Inert gas system: Column 3, table 9.1
15.2.4.3.1.1 - low water pressure/flow A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.2 - high water level A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.3 - high gas temperature A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.4 - blower failure A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.5 - oxygen content A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.6 - power supply failure A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.7, - water seal low level A AU, V
15.2.2.4.6
15.2.4.3.1.8, - low gas pressure A AU, V
15.2.4.3.4
15.2.4.3.1.9 - high gas pressure A AU, V
15.2.4.3.2 Gas generator failure:

15.2.4.3.2.1 - low fuel supply A AU, V
15.2.4.3.2.3 - control power failure A AU, V
15.2.4.2.3.2 Inert gas 02 content I Ml Ditto

35
Table 10.1.3 - Location: central fire control station where provided

SOLAS II-2
+7.4.1, 7.4.2 Fire detection in periodically A AU, V
unattended, automated or
space
SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter V
14(3)(c) Automatic sprinkler system I Ml
pressure
2000 HSC Code

+7.7.2 Fixed fire detection and alarm A AU, V
systems' power loss or fault
condition
+7.7.2 Fire detection signal A AU, V
2009 MODU
Code
9.10.1 Fire detection system A AU, V
I VI
9.11.1,9.12.1 Gas detection and alarm A A, V !

systems
FSS Code
8.2.4.2.5 Automatic sprinkler system I Ml
pressure
+8.2.5.2.1, Fire detection or automatic A AU, V

+9.2.5.1.2, sprinkler operation
9.2.5.1.3
+8.2.5.2.1, Fire detection system fault A AU, V

+9.2.5.1.5,
+9.2.5.1.2
+10.2.4.1.4 Smoke detection system A AU, V

power loss
+10.2.4.1.3, Smoke detection A AU, V

+10.2.2.3 I VI

+ These alarms may be omitted if the central fire control station is on the navigation bridge.
36
Table 10.1.4 - Location: at the equipment or

at the location being monitored
SOLAS ll-l
29.11 Rudder angle indicator I Ml At the steering gear compartment
15.8.2.1, 15.8.3 Shell valve closure I I
32.6 Water level of essential boiler l Ml
13.7.1.6 Watertight door closing EM AU Distinct from other alarms in area;

in passenger areas and high-noise
areas, add intermittent visual alarm
13.7.3.2 Watertight door loss of stored A AU, V At each local operating position
energy
33.3 Steam pressure I Ml
SOLAS II-2
10.9.1.1.1 Release of fire-extinguishing EM AU Cargo pump-room
IBC 11.2.1 medium
4.2.2.3.5 Fuel oil tank level I Ml If provided
4.2.2.3.5.1.1 Fuel oil tank level I Ml

4.2.2.3.5.2
Gas or
chemical codes
IGC 9.5.1 Content of oxygen in inert gas/ A (AU, V)
GC 9.5.1 trace of oxygen in nitrogen Ml
IGC 3.6.3 Warning on both sides of the A

AU, V
GC 3.6.3 airlock
IGC 8.2.8.2 Indicates which one of the I

VI
GC 8.2.8(b) pressure relief valves is out
of service
IGC 11.5 Inerting/extinguishing medium EM AU Gas-dangerous enclosed spaces

GC 11.5.2 release
GC13.4 Cargo pressure I Ml Local gauges required by 13.4.1,

13.4.2, 13.4.3 and 13.4.4 of
the GC Code
IGC 13.6, 17.9 Gas detection equipment A AU, V

GC13.6, 17.11
SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter II
13(1) Shell valve closure A AU, V II-1/15.8.2.1*
13(2) Shell valve closure A AU, V II-1/15.8.3*
Chapter IV
Collision bulkhead valve I VI II-1/35-1.3.12*
11(7) closure
Rudder angle indicator I Ml

13(3)
37

at the location being monitored (continued)

SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter IV
(continued)
15(4)(a) Refrigerant leak indicator 1 VI
15(5) Refrigerating machinery A AU, V At escape exits

spaces alarm
Chapter V
14(3)(c) Automatic sprinkler system I Ml At each section stop valve
pressure
14(5)(a) Automatic sprinkler tank level I Ml
15(2)(b) Fire detection alarm A AU To ensure fire alarm sounding on

the deck w h e r e the fire is detected
IGS
3.15.3.2.1 Effluent drain valve position I VI !
indicator
6.2 Tank pressure sensors I Ml
VEC systems
2.3.1 Isolation valve position I VI
indicator
2.4.1.3 Liquid level indicator I Ml At the location w h e r e cargo

transfer is c o n t r o l l e d
2.4.1.4 Liquid level indicator 1 Ml Portable gauging device on the

tank
3.2.1.3 Cargo vapour shutoff valve I VI Near terminal vapour c o n n e c t i o n

position indicator
3.3.3 Terminal vapour pressure I Ml !, (3)

sensing device
3.3.3.2 Terminal vapour pressure alarm A AU, V !, (3)
3.3.3.3 Signal for sequential shutdown A (AU, V) !, (3)

of onshore pumps and
remotely operated cargo
vapour shutoff valve
IMDG Code
(Vol. 1)
7.7.3.4 Cargo control temperature less A AU, V !, Alarms independent of p o w e r
than +25°C supply of the refrigeration system
2000 HSC Code

7.7.3.3.7 Release of fire-extinguishing EM AU, V Spaces in w h i c h personnel normally
medium w o r k or to w h i c h they have access
38

at the location being monitored (continued)

2000 HSC Code
(continued)
7.9.3.3.2 Fire d o o r closing EM AU Sounding alarm before the
d o o r begins to move and until
completely closed
7.13.1 Manually operated sprinkler I M, I !, C o l u m n 2, table 9.2

system alarms
10.9.5 Bilge cock and valve positions I VI To indicate open or closed position
indication
1995 Diving
Code
D i v i n g bell internal pressure I Ml !, At the location of the attendant
2.5.3 m o n i t o r i n g diving operations
D i v i n g bell, etc., overpressure A AU, V !, At the location of the attendant

2.5.5 alarm m o n i t o r i n g diving operations
D i v i n g e q u i p m e n t fire A AU, V !, At the location of the attendant

2.9.3 detection alarm m o n i t o r i n g diving operations
2009 MODU
Code
3.6.5.2 Watertight door and hatch A AU, V
cover positions alarm
4.4.5 Water level of essential boiler Ml II-1/32.6*
4.5.3 Steam pressure Ml II-1/33.3*
4.9.6 Bilge valve indicator VI II-1/35-1.3.12*
4.10.8 Ballast valve position indicator VI
4.12.11 Cable tension, windlass power VI

load and a m o u n t of cable
paid out
FSS Code
5.2.1.3.2 Release of fire-extinguishing EM AU
medium
8.2.4.2.5 Automatic sprinkler system I Ml At each section stop valve

pressure
8.2.3.2.1 Automatic sprinkler system I Ml

tank level
15.2.3.1.1 Flue gas isolating valve o p e n / I VI

closed
15.2.4.1 Inert gas discharge I Ml Measured at discharge of gas

temperature/pressure blower
* Cross-reference to SOLAS regulation.

(3) See notes following paragraph 10.2.
39
Table 10.1.5 - Location: engineers' accommodation

SOLAS ll-l
38 Engineers' alarm A AU C o l u m n 4, table 9.3
51.1.2,51.1.5 Fault requiring attention of the A AU, V D i t t o (machinery alarm)

engineer on duty
SOLAS II-2
7.4.1, 7.4.2 Fire detection in periodically A AU, V Ditto
unattended, automated
or remotely controlled
machinery space
Resolution
A.481(XII)
Annex 2, Personnel alarm A AU, V C o l u m n 4, table 9.3 (when t h e
paragraph 7.3 navigation bridge is unmanned)
SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter IV
14 Engineers' alarm A AU C o l u m n 4, table 9.3
II-1/38*
22(2)(b), 22(2)(c) Fault requiring attention of A AU, V C o l u m n 4, table 9.3

engineer on duty II-1/51.1.2; II-1/51.1.5*
2000 HSC Code

7.7.2.1 Fire detection for periodically A AU, V C o l u m n 4, table 9.3
unattended machinery spaces II-2/7.4.1.1; II-2/7.4.2*
2009 MODU
Code
7.8 Engineers' alarm A AU C o l u m n 4, table 9.3 II-1/38*
8.7.1 Fault requiring attention A AU Activate engineers' alarm required

by 7.8 including 8.3.5.1, 8.4.1,
8.8.5 and 8.9, all of the 2 0 0 9
M O D U Code
II-1/51.1.5*
40
Table 10.1.6 - Location: miscellaneous

SOLAS II-1
13.6, 13-1.2, 13-1.3 Watertight door position I VI At operating stations from which
the door is not visible. At all remote
operating positions
35-1.3.12 Bilge cocks and valves I VI At their place of operation

position
SOLAS II-2
7.4.1, 7.4.2 Fire detection in periodically A AU, V Alarm at attended location when
unattended, automated navigation bridge is unmanned
or remotely controlled
machinery space
7.9.1 Fire detection alarm A AU, V Alarm at location to ensure that

any initial fire detection alarm
is immediately received by a
responsible member of crew
7.9.4 Fire (special alarm to summon EM AU May be part of general emergency

crew) alarm
4.5.10.1.3 Hydrocarbon gas detection in A AU, V At the pump-room

tankers, cargo pump-rooms
+4.5.10.1.1 Temperature sensing devices A AU, V At the pump control station

for pumps installed in tankers,
cargo pump-rooms
10.5.6.4 Fixed local application In each protected space. Protected

fire-extinguishing system A AU, V space is a machinery space where a
activation fixed water-based local application
fire-fighting system is installed
7.5.2, 7.5.3.1 Fire alarm Audible alarm within the space

EM AU where detectors are located
SOLAS III
6.4.2 General emergency alarm EM AU Throughout all the accommodation
and normal crew working spaces
SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter II
Watertight door position I VI At remote operating position
2(6) II-1/13.6*
Freezer room weathertight A AU, V !, At the attended location

4(1) door position
Chapter IV
15(5) Refrigerating machinery A AU, V At an attended location
spaces alarm (control station)
19(5) Fire detection alarm A AU, V At appropriate spaces when the

ship is in harbour
20(1) Bilge high water level alarm A AU, V At places where continuous watch
is maintained when navigation
bridge is not manned
II-1/35-1.2.6.2*
41
Table 10.1.6 - Location: miscellaneous (continued)

SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter V
Fire detection or automatic A AU, V Alarm at location easily accessible
14(2)(b) sprinkler operation to crew at all times
Fire detection alarm A AU, V Alarm at location easily accessible

15(2)(b) to crew at all times
II-2/7.9.1*
Resolution
MSC.128(75),
annex
BNWAS second stage audible A AU Locations of the master, officers
alarm and further crew members capable
4.1.2.4, 5.2.4 of taking corrective action
BNWAS third stage audible A AU Locations of the master, officers

alarm and further crew members capable
4.1.2.5,5.2.4 of taking corrective action.
If provided (ref. 4.1.2.6 of
resolution MSC.128(75), annex)
SFV Protocol
1993
Chapter Vlll
2(1) General emergency alarm EM AU Throughout all the accommodation
UI/6.4.2*
Nuclear Ships
Code
3.9.3 Spaces containing nuclear A AU, V !, Alarm at main control position
steam supply system safety and emergency control position
equipment fire detection alarm
6.4.3 Controlled areas indication of I VI At main control position

radiation levels and airborne
contamination
6.10.2 Containment structure purge A AU, V At main control position

system radioactivity alarm
6.10.4 Controlled and supervised A AU, V At main control position

areas exhaust for radioactivity
alarm
2000 HSC Code

4.2.1 General emergency alarm EM AU Clearly audible throughout all
the accommodation and normal
spaces and open decks
8.2.2.2 of the 2000 HSC Code
UI/6.4.2*
7.7.1.1.4 Fire detection signal A AU Clearly audible throughout the crew

accommodation and service spaces
7.7.1.1.6 Fire detection manually A AU, V Alarm at location easily accessible

operated call point section to crew at all times
unit indicator
42

2009 MODU
Code
3.6.2 Watertight boundary valve l VI At the remote control station
position indicator
4.4.2 Oil-fired boiler low water level, A AU, V Alarm at an attended location
air supply failure or flame II-1/32.2*
failure
4.9.1 Presence of water indicator I VI
4.12.12 Cable tension and speed and I VI At a manned station

direction of wind
4.14.3.1 Jacking system overload alarm, A AU, V At the jacking system control
out-of-level alarm, rack phase station
differential alarm (when
provided)
4.14.3.2.1 Inclination of the unit on two I Ml At the jacking system control

horizontal perpendicular axes station
4.14.3.2.2 Power consumption or I Ml At the jacking system control

other indicators for lifting station
or lowering the legs, as
applicable
4.14.3.2.3 Brake release status I VI At the jacking system control station
6.3.1.1.3 Loss of ventilation A AU, V At a manned station

overpressure
8.7.1 Fault requiring attention A AU, V Including 8.3.5.1, 8.4.1, 8.8.5 and
8.9 of the 2009 MODU Code
II-1/51.1*
9.10.1 Fire detection system alarm A AU, V At alarm location easily accessible
to crew at all times
9.11.1,9.12.1 Gas detection and alarm A AU, V !, Alarm at a location easily

system accessible to crew at all times
5.7.2 General emergency alarm EM AU Clearly perceptible in all parts of

the unit
IN/6.4.2*
13.5.1 Wind direction indicator I Ml It should be free from the effects

of airflow disturbances caused by
nearby objects or rotor downwash
and be visible from a helicopter in
flight or in a hover over the helideck
13.5.26 Status light A V To be visible to the helicopter pilot

from any direction of approach
13.6 Motion sensing system I Ml Display should be located at the

aeromobile VHF radiotelephone
station
43
1995 Diving
Code
2.5.2 Compression chamber l Ml At central control position

internal pressure
2.5.3 Diving bell external pressure I Ml Within the bell
2.9.3 Diving equipment fire A AU, V !, At an attended location other

detection alarm than the above
2.11.2 Compression chamber/diving I Ml

bell parameters At central control position
2.11.3 Diving bell oxygen and C0 2 I Ml

levels Within the bell
FSS Code
8.2.5.2.1 Fire detection or automatic A AU, V Alarm at attended location other
sprinkler operation than navigation bridge and central
fire control station
9.2.5.1.3 Fire detection alarm A AU, V Alarm at location easily accessible

to crew at all times
9.2.5.1.1 Fire detection alarm not EM AU Alarmed to crew; may be part of

receiving attention general emergency alarm
LSA Code
7.2.1 General emergency alarm EM AU Throughout the accommodation

+ These alarms may be omitted if they are provided at the cargo control station.
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Table 10.1.7 - Location: cargo control station

SOLAS II-2
+11.6.3.1 Cargo tank high-level alarm A AU, V !, If required
and gauging Ml
+4.5.10.1.1 Temperature sensing devices A AU, V

for pumps installed in tankers
cargo p u m p - r o o m s
4.5.10.1.3 H y d r o c a r b o n gas detection in A AU, V

tankers, cargo p u m p - r o o m s
Gas or chemical
codes
IBC 8.2.3 High level of the liquid in A AU, V !,(2)
BCH 2.13.1 any tank
IBC 15.10.2 Failure of mechanical A AU, V !, Sulphur liquid

BCH 4.3.1(b) ventilation system for
maintaining l o w gas
concentration in cargo tanks
IBC 15.19.2 Power failure on any system A AU, V !, (2)

BCH 4.14.3 (4.14, essential for safe loading
Alternative 2)
IBC 15.19.6 High-level alarm, cargo tank A AU, V !,(2)

BCH 4.14.1
ICC 13.2.1 Cargo level I Ml (2)

GC 13.2.1
ICC 13.4.1 High and l o w pressure in A Ml (2)

GC 13.4.1 cargo tank A U , (V)
IGC 13.6.4,17.9 Gas detection e q u i p m e n t A A U , (V)

GC 13.6.4, 17.11
IGC 17.18.4.4 Cargo high pressure, or high A AU, V (2), Methylacetylene-p ropadiene
GC17.12.2(d)(iv) temperature at discharge of mixtures
compressors
GC 10.2.2 Shutdown of submerged cargo A (AU, V)

pumps
IGC 17.14.4.3 Gas detecting system A AU, V !, (3)

GC 17.12.5(d)(iii) monitoring chlorine
concentration
IGC 17.14.4.4 High pressure in cargo tanks A A U , (V) !,(2)

GC 17.12.5(d)(iv) (chlorine)
IGC 13.3.1 High liquid level in cargo tank A AU, V !, (2)

GC 13.3.1
IGC 13.5.1 Cargo temperature I Ml !,(2)

GC 13.5.1
IGC 13.5.2 Hull or insulation temperature I Ml !

GC 13.5.2 A U , (V)
A
45
Table 10.1.7 - Location: cargo control station (continued)

Gas or chemical
codes
(continued)
IGC 13.5.3 Cargo tank temperature I Ml !,(2)
GC 13.5.3
IGC 13.6.11 Gas detection equipment A AU, V !, (3)

GC 13.6.11 Ml
IGC 17.14.1.4 Gas detection after bursting A (AU, V) !,(2)

GC17.12.5(a)(iv) disc for chlorine Ml
IBC 15.7.10 High level of phosphorus A (AU, V) !, (2)

BCH 4.5.10
IBC 15.19.7.2
BCH 4.14.2(b)
Overflow alarm A AU, V !
IGC 5.2.1.7 Liquid cargo in the vent A (AU, V) !,(2)
GC 5.2.5(b) system
IGC 8.4.2.1 Vacuum protection of cargo A (AU, V) !,(2)

GC 8.4.2(a) tanks
IGC 9.5.2, Inert gas pressure monitoring A (AU, V) !

GC 9.5.2
IGS
3.15.3.2.1 Effluent drain valve position I VI !
indicator
6.2 Tank pressure sensors I Ml !, If required
VEC systems
2.5.2.3 Tank overflow alarm A AU, V !,(2)
2.5.2.4 Signal for sequential shutdown A (AU, V) !,(2)

of onshore pumps or valves or
both and of the ship's valves
2.5.2.5 Overflow alarm and shutdown A (AU, V) At an attended location

signal !,(2)
2.5.2.6 Loss of power to the alarm A (AU, V) !,(2)

system
2.5.2.6 Tank level sensor electrical A (AU, V) !,(2)

circuitry failure
2.6.4 Main vapour collection line 1 Ml !, (2) VEC is equipped,

pressure common to two or more tanks
2.6.4.1 High vapour pressure alarm A (AU, V) !, (2) VEC is equipped, common to
two or more tanks
2.6.4.2 Low vapour pressure alarm A (AU, V) !, (2) VEC is equipped, common to
two or more tanks
46
Table 10.1.7 - Location: cargo control station (continued)

FSS Code
15.2.4.2.1.1, Inert gas pressure I Ml
15.2.4.2.2
15.2.4.2.1.2, Inert gas 02 content I Ml

15.2.4.2.2
5.2.4.3.3 Inert gas system:

15.2.4.3.1.1 - low water pressure/flow A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.2 - high water level A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.3 - high gas temperature A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.4 - blower failure A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.5 - oxygen content A AU, V
15.2.4.3.1.7, - water seal low level A AU, V
15.2.2.4.6
15.2.4.3.1.8, - low gas pressure A AU, V
15.2.4.3.4
15.2.4.3.1.9 - high gas pressure A AU, V
15.2.4.3.2 Gas generator failure:

15.2.4.3.2.1 - low fuel supply A AU, V
15.2.4.3.2.3 - control power failure A AU, V
No location specified in other IMO instruments. Location is recommended.

(2)
See notes following paragraph 10.2.
(3)
+ These alarms may be omitted if they are provided at the pump control.
47
Table 10.1.8 - Location: not indicated by IMO instruments

SOLAS II-1
5.6 Draught indicator I Ml Passenger ships only (if required).
For details see regulation II-1/5.6 of
SOLAS.
Recommended location: wheelhouse
SOLAS II-2
4.5.10.1.4 Pump-room bilge high-level A AU, V Recommended location:
alarm wheelhouse or engine control room
4.5.4.2 Flammable vapour monitoring I Ml

Gas or chemical
codes
IBC 7.1.5 Alarm and monitoring of A A, V, Alert system only required if
BCH 2.15.5(a) cargo temperature Ml overheating or overcooling could
result in a dangerous condition
Recommended location:
wheelhouse or cargo control station
IBC 13.1.1 Cargo tank levels I Ml Recommended location: cargo

BCH 3.9 control station
IBC 15.7.7 High temperature of A AU, V Recommended location:

BCH 4.5.7 phosphorus wheelhouse or cargo control
station
2009 MODU
Code
4.10.15 Draught indicator I Ml At an attended location
II-1/5.6*
48
10- Alert and indicator locations
Table 10.1.9 - Location: central ballast control station of

column-stabilized MODUs
IMO instrument Function Priority Type Notes

2009 MODU
Code
3.6.5.1 Watertight doors and hatch A, I V, VI
cover position indicator
3.6.5.2 Watertight doors and hatch A AU, V

cover position alarm
4.9.8.1 Flooding detector I VI
4.9.8.3 Propulsion room and A AU, V

pump-room bilge high water
level alarm
4.10.10.2 Ballast pump status-indicating VI For details see also 4.9.12 of the
system 2009 MODU Code
4.10.10.4 Ballast valve position- VI For details see also 4.9.17 of the
indicating system 2009 MODU Code
4.10.10.5 Tank level indicating system VI For details see also 4.9.14 of the
2009 MODU Code
4.10.10.6 Draught indicating system VI For details see also 4.9.15 of the
2009 MODU Code
4.10.10.7 Heel and trim indicators VI
4.10.10.8 Main and emergency power VI

available indication
4.10.10.9 Ballast system hydraulic/ VI

pneumatic pressure-indicating
system
4.10.14.1 Ballast tanks liquid level Ml
4.10.14.2 Other tanks liquid level Ml
4.10.17 Ballast valve position VI !

No location specified in other IMO instruments. Location is recommended.
49
11 References
11.1 IBC Code. International Code for the Construction and Equipment
of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (resolution MSC.4(48), as
amended).
11.2 BCH Code. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships
Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (resolution MSC.9(53), as amended).
11.3 ICC Code. International Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (resolution MSC.5(48), as amended).
11.4 Gas Carrier (CC) Code. Code for the Construction and Equipment
of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (resolution A.328(IX), as amended).
11.5 SFV Protocol 1993. Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the

Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977.
11.6 ICS. Guidelines for inert gas systems (MSC/Circ.282, as amended

by MSC/Circ.353 and MSC/Circ.387).
11.7 2000 HSC Code. International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft,
2000 (resolution MSC.97(73), as amended).
11.8 VEC Systems. Standards for vapour emission control systems (MSC/
Circ.585).
11.9 IMDC Code. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (reso-

lution MSC.122(75), as amended).
11.10 1995 Diving Code. Code of Safety for Diving Systems, 1995 (resolu-
tion A.831(19), as amended).
11.11 2009 MODU Code. Code for the Construction and Equipment of
Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 (resolution A.1023(26)).
11.12 Nuclear Ships Code. Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships
(resolution A.491 (XII)).
11.13 FSS Code. International Code for Fire Safety Systems (resolution
MSC.98(73), as amended).
11.14 LSA Code. International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code (resolu-

tion MSC.48(66), as amended).
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11 - References
11.15 Resolution MSC.128(75). Performance standards for a bridge navi-

gational watch alarm system (BNWAS).
11.16 Resolution A.481(XII). Principles of safe manning.
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Appendix
Sample of indicator columns with dimensions (mm)
Note: Diagrams above are representative only. Symbols should be as in

tables 7.1.1 to 7.1.3.
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Resolution A.1021 (26) (adopted on 2 December 2009) 1

Code on Alerts and Indicators, 2009

1 Purpose and scope 3

Taking into account changing technology and the continuing evolution of

The Code is intended to provide general design guidance and to promote

RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime

RECALLING ALSO that, by resolution A.830(19), it adopted the Code on

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations made by the Maritime Safety

2. RECOMMENDS Governments to:

3. REQUESTS the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment

4. REVOKES resolution A.830(19).

1 Purpose and scope

1.2 The Code will benefit designers and operators by consolidating

1.4 The management and presentation of alerts should conform

3.2 The following alerts are classified as emergency alarms:

.2 Power-operated sliding watertight door closing alarm.

3.3 The following alerts are classified as alarms:

.10 Fixed local application fire-extinguishing system activation

3.4 Indicator. Visual indication giving information about the condition

3.5 Signal. Audible indication giving information about the condition of

3.6 Required alert or indicator. An alert or indicator required by IMO

3.8 Silence. Manual stopping of an audible signal.

3.9 Acknowledge. Manual response to the receipt of an alert or call.

3.10 Aggregation. Combination of individual alerts to provide one alert

3.11 Grouping. A generic term meaning the arrangement of individual

3.12 Prioritization/Priority. The ordering of alerts in terms of their severity,

4.8 Required alert systems should be continuously powered and should

4.9 Required rudder angle indicators and power-operated sliding

4.11 Required alert and alarm systems should, as far as is practicable, be

4.12 Provision should be made for functionally testing required alerts

4.13 Required alert, alarm and indicator systems should be functionally

4.16 To the extent considered practicable by the Administration, general

4.17 Means should be provided to prevent normal operating conditions

4.19 The system should be designed so that alerts can be acknowledged

4.20 In order to facilitate maintenance and reduce risk of fire or harm to

5 Audible presentation of alerts and calls

5.2 The fire-extinguishing pre-discharge alarm should have a charac-

5.3 Audible signals and calls should have characteristics in accordance

5.6 Arrangements should not be provided to adjust the sound pressure

5.7 Administrations may accept electronically-generated signals,

5.10 The performance standards and functional requirements of the

5.11 W i t h the exception of bells, audible signals should have a signal

6 Visual presentation of indicators and calls

.2 be of a colour and symbol in accordance with tables 7.1.1

.4 be of high luminous intensity and

.5 be provided in multiples in large spaces.

6.2 Flashing indicators and calls should be illuminated for at least 5 0 %

where applicable to ships with integrated navigation systems (INS), and,

6.4 Indicators should be clearly labelled unless standard visual indicator

6.5 Indicator colours should be in accordance with ISO Standard 2412,

6.6 On mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), where supplemental

Table 7.1.1 - Emergency alarms

IMO Audible Visual

Signal precedes release.

Fire-extinguishing Audible signal distinct f r o m