DG Shipping mandates that every sea-going vessel carry a properly calibrated and approved magnetic compass. The compass must be tested, serviced, and certified periodically. Regulations also cover installation, deviation survey, and documentation, as per SOLAS and national maritime standards.
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A marine compass audit in India involves inspecting compass accuracy, mounting, lighting, deviation correction, and service history. These audits are usually part of ISM code compliance or internal safety checks. They help ensure the vessel’s compass meets DG Shipping, SOLAS, and IMO standards. Certified compass technicians or marine surveyors perform these audits. A report is […]
Deviation correction in magnetic compasses is performed to align the compass reading with true magnetic direction. Deviation occurs due to the magnetic influence of onboard equipment and ship structure. Technicians swing the ship in controlled headings and record deviations. Adjustments are made using compensating magnets or soft iron spheres in the compass binnacle. This service […]