# The Merchant Shipping (Navigational Equipment) Regulations 1993, Regulation 12: The magnetic compass installation


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/69/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-navigational-equipment-regulations-1993/regulation-12
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