Pt E, Ch 3, Sec 2

SECTION 2 CENTRALISED CONTROL STATION (AUT-CCS)

1 General 3 Fire and flooding precautions

1.1 Application 3.1 General

1.1.1 The additional class notation AUT-CCS is assigned in
accordance with Pt A, Ch 1, Sec 2, [6.4.3] to ships fitted
with a machinery installation operated and monitored from
a centralised control station, and complying with the re-
quirements of this Section.
It applies to ships which are intended to be operated with
machinery spaces unattended, but with continuous supervi-
sion from a position where control and monitoring devices
of machinery are centralised.
Note 1: Machinery spaces are defined in Pt C, Ch 1, Sec 1,
[1.4.2].
3.1.1 The requirements mentioned in Ch 3, Sec 1, [3] are
applicable, except for Ch 3, Sec 1, [3.4.4].
The calculation of the time it takes to reach the sea valves
required under Ch 3, Sec 1, [3.4.3] should be determined
based on the distance between the centralised control sta-
tion and the platform from where the valves are manually
operated.
3.1.2 The fire detection and flooding alarms are to be trans-
mitted to the centralised control position.

1.1.2 Remote indications for continuous supervision of the

machinery are to be located in a centralised control posi- 4 Control of machinery
tion, to allow a watch service of the machinery space.

1.1.3 The provisions of Ch 3, Sec 1, [1.1.3] and Ch 3, Sec 4.1 Propulsion plant operation
1, [1.1.4] are also applicable for the additional class nota-
tion AUT-CCS. 4.1.1 The centralised control position is to be designed,
equipped and installed so that the machinery operation is as
1.2 Exemptions safe and effective as if it were under direct supervision.

1.2.1 Exemptions mentioned in Ch 3, Sec 1, [1.2] may also 4.1.2 Monitoring and control of main systems are to be
be considered for the notation CCS. designed according to the requirements mentioned in Ch 3,
Sec 1, [4]. Additional indications, as alarms and measured
1.3 Communication system values, in the centralised control position are required, and
shown in the table with the symbol R.
1.3.1 A means of communication is to be provided
between the centralised control station, the navigation 4.1.3 In the centralised control position, it is to be possible
bridge, the engineers’ accommodation and, where neces- to restore the normal electrical power supply in the case of
sary, the machinery spaces. power failure (e.g. with remote control of the generating
sets), unless an automatic restart is provided.
1.3.2 The requirements mentioned in Ch 3, Sec 1, [1.3] are
applicable. 4.1.4 Automatic restart of essential auxiliaries for propul-
sion and steering may be replaced by remote control from
2 Documentation the centralised control position.

2.1 Documents to be submitted 4.1.5 The status of machinery (in operation or on standby)
and all parameters crucial to the safe operation of essential
2.1.1 In addition to those mentioned in Pt C, Ch 3, Sec 1, machinery are to be shown at the centralised control position.
Tab 1, documents according to Tab 1 are required.
4.1.6 Under all sailing conditions including manoeuvring,
Table 1 : Documentation to be submitted
the speed, direction of thrust and, if applicable, the pitch of
No I/A (1) Document the propeller are also to be fully controllable from the centr-
alised control position.
1 A Means of communication diagram
2 A Central control position layout and location 4.1.7 In addition to the requirements in Ch 3, Sec 1,
3 A System of protection against flooding [4.1.10], the device to prevent overload, when automatic or
remote controlled from the centralised control position, is
(1) A: to be submitted for approval to be fitted with an alarm indicating the necessity of slowing
I: to be submitted for information. down.

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4.2 Control position location 6.1.2 Safety systems provided with automatic operation
may be replaced by remote manual operation from the cen-
4.2.1 The centralised control position is to be located in the tralised control position.
machinery space or adjacent to it. Other arrangements are
to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Society.
7 Testing
4.2.2 If the centralised control position is an enclosed
space located in the machinery spaces, it is to be provided 7.1 Tests after completion
with two safe fire escapes.
7.1.1 Tests are to be carried out of all systems which are
5 Alarm system required to be in operation at the quay, such as the fuel oil
purifier system, electrical power generation, auxiliary steam
5.1 General generator, etc.

5.1.1 Every alarm is to be indicated visually and audibly at
the centralised control position.
5.1.2 Requirements mentioned in Ch 3, Sec 1, [5] are
applicable except Ch 3, Sec 1, [5.2.4].
6 Safety system
7.2 Sea trials
7.2.1 The sea trials are to demonstrate the proper operation
of automation systems. A detailed test program is to be sub-
mitted for approval. As a minimum, the following are to be
tested:
• the remote control system of propulsion machinery

6.1 General • electrical production and distribution

6.1.1 Safeguard disactivation, if provided at the centralised
control position, is to be so arranged so that it cannot be
operated accidentally; the indication «safety devices off» is
to be clearly visible. This device is not to disactivate the
overspeed protection.
• efficiency of the fire detection and fire alarm system
• protection against flooding
• continuous operation in all sailing conditions, including
manoeuvring, for 6 hours with unattended machinery
spaces and at least one person in CCS.

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