46 C.F.R. §§ 62.25-15

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 62.25-15 - Safety control systems
(a) Minimum safety and trip controls required for specific types of automated vital systems are listed in table 1 to § 62.35-50 .

Note 1 to paragraph (a):

Safety control systems include automatic and manual safety trip controls and automatic safety limit controls.

(b) Safety trip controls must not operate as a result of failure of the normal electrical power source unless it is determined to be the failsafe state.
(c) Automatic operation of a safety control must be alarmed in the machinery spaces and at the cognizant remote-control location.
(d) Local manual safety trip controls must be provided for all main boilers, turbines, and internal combustion engines.
(e) Automatic safety trip control systems must-
(1) Be provided where there is an immediate danger that a failure will result in serious damage, complete breakdown, fire, or explosion;
(2) Require manual reset prior to renewed operation of the equipment; and
(3) Not be provided if safety limit controls provide a safe alternative and trip would result in loss of propulsion.

46 C.F.R. §§62.25-15

89 FR 50191 , 9/10/2024