Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.143.230 Alarms and monitoring

(1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure;

(2) Main engine high cooling water temperature;

(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure;

(4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature;

(5) High bilge levels;

(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable;  and

(7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank.

(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm;  if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location;

(2) Have a means to test actuation at each operating station or have a continuous self-monitoring alarm system which actuates if an alarm point fails or becomes disabled;

(3) Continue until they are acknowledged;  and

(4) Not interfere with night vision at the operating station.

(1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM;

(2) Main engine cooling water temperature;

(3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM;

(4) Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature;  and

(5) Hydraulic steering fluid pressure, if the vessel is equipped with hydraulic steering systems.