§108.715. Magnetic compass and gyrocompass.
46 C.F.R. § 108.715
Each self-propelled unit in ocean or coastwise service must have a magnetic compass.
Each self-propelled unit of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or coastwise service must have a gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic compass required in paragraph (a) of this section.
Each unit that is required to have a gyrocompass must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass that is at the main steering stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.