All ships with periodically unattended machinery plants shall, in addition to the general alarm required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), be provided with a/an __________.
• Periodically unattended machinery spaces (PUMS/UMS) requirements in 46 CFR • Purpose of alarms vs. communication systems on ships • How the Coast Guard addresses engine room safety when no one is present
• Ask yourself: What is the main safety concern when machinery spaces are left unattended for periods of time? • Which option directly alerts crew to a dangerous condition developing in the machinery space, even if no one is there? • Is the requirement focused on routine communication, calling for help, or automatic warning of abnormal conditions?
• Verify in 46 CFR what additional system is specifically required in addition to the general alarm for periodically unattended machinery spaces. • Check which choice names a system designed to automatically warn personnel when conditions in the machinery space become unsafe or require attention. • Confirm that the system required is for safety monitoring, not just for normal voice or internal communication.
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