4.1 Compass
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4.1 Compass

  4.1.1 Except as otherwise provided in VII/4.1.2 every vessel shall be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operating station. The compass shall be illuminated.

  4.1.2 The following vessels need not be fitted with a compass:-

  • .1 a vessel certified for operation in protected waters

  • .2 a non-self propelled vessel; and

  • .3 a vessel operating on short restricted routes in coastal waters in daylight.

  4.1.3 On vessels certified for operation in exposed waters the compass shall be swung at least annually and a deviation card provided near to the compass.

Parent topic: 4 Navigation Equipment
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