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SOLAS Requirements for Gyrocompass (Safety of Life at Sea Convention)

The SOLAS Convention mandates the installation of gyrocompasses on vessels above a certain size and category to enhance navigational safety. These instruments provide reliable and accurate heading information, critical for collision avoidance, voyage planning, and compliance with safety management systems. SOLAS regulations are aimed at minimizing human error and technical failures, and a well-maintained gyrocompass […]