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CHAPTER 12 THE INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEMS (IBS)

An Integrated Bridge System (IBS) is a combination of systems, which
are interconnected to allow a centralized monitoring of various
navigational tools. IBS allows acquiring and control of sensor
information of a number of operations such as passage execution,
communication, machinery control, and safety and security.

Integrated bridge system (IBS) is a kind of navigation management
system which links other systems to provide all the details pertaining
to ship’s navigation at one place. It is to note that not all types of ships
have the same type of IBS. The system would vary according to the
design of the ship’s bridge, various types of equipment used by the
ship, and general layout of the equipment of the bridge.

According to SOLAS, the Integrated Bridge System should be
arranged in such a way that failure of one subsystem does not cause
failure of any other sub system. It should also be possible to operate
each other equipment attached to the IBS individually or as a part of
the system.

Moreover, on failure of any sub system, an integrated alarm system
must provide a suitable warning to the officer on watch (OOW) of the
potential threat.
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