What is Bridge Alert Management (BAM)?

Bridge Alert Management (BAM) is an IMO-mandated standard that governs how alerts and alarms are managed and displayed on a ship’s bridge. BAM does not eliminate alerts but organizes and prioritizes them for effective handling by the bridge team. It enhances safety by making alerts more recognizable, categorized, and linked to relevant responsibilities, ensuring quicker and clearer responses.

Regulations & Test Standards

Compliant with IMO MSC.302(87) resolution
Tested per IEC 62923-1 / IEC 62923-2 standards
Applicable to all bridge alarm systems
Mandatory from 30 August 2021 for new GMDSS installations on SOLAS ships

Bridge Alert Management System Features

  • Display all alarms from various bridge systems on a single panel
  • Central location for alarm Silence and Acknowledge
  • Two-way communication for alarm handling
  • Event log with up to one year of data (alarms, system faults, user actions)
  • Download logs via USB for analysis or audit
  • Operational Modes: Sea, Silent, and Anchor
  • Integration option with BNWAS
  • Supports up to 24 serial inputs, 50 digital inputs, 8 outputs
  • Optional multiple monitoring stations
  • Type approved by DNV-GL per latest IMO standards