Section 6 Special Provisions for Machinery, Boiler and Electrical Installations

601. General

The special provisions for the machinery, boiler and electrical installations are to be to the sat- isfaction of the Society and are to include at least the requirements of this section.

602. Change-over function

Where standby machines are required for other auxiliary machinery essential to propulsion, auto- matic changeover devices are to be provided. An alarm is to be given on automatic change-over.

603. Automatic control and alarm systems

1. The control systems are to be such that the services needed for the operation of the main pro- pulsion machinery and its auxiliaries are ensured through the necessary automatic arrangements.

2. Means are to be provided to keep the starting air pressure at the required level where internal combustion engines are used for main propulsion.

3. An alarm system complying with 502. is to be provided for all important pressures, temperatures and fluid levels and other essential parameters.