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Regulation 12 The magnetic compass installation

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(1)

Except in the case of United Kingdom ships having Passenger Certificates of Class IV, VI or VI(A), the magnetic compass installation shall comprise:

(a)

a standard magnetic compass, fitted on the centre line of the ship and mounted on a binnacle.

(b)

a steering magnetic compass, fitted on the centre line of the ship and mounted on a binnacle, unless heading information provided by the standard compass required under (a) is available to and is clearly readable by the helmsman at the main steering position;

(c)

adequate means of communication between the standard compass position and the normal navigation control position; and

(d)

means for taking bearings as nearly as practicable over an arc of the horizon of 360°.

(2)

In the case of United Kingdom ships having Passenger Certificates of Class IV, VI or VI(A) the magnetic compass installation shall comprise one efficient magnetic compass at the steering position.