§121.402. Compasses.
46 C.F.R. § 121.402
Except as otherwise provided in this section every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operating station.
The following vessels need not be fitted with a compass—
A vessel on a rivers route;
A non-self-propelled vessel; and
A vessel operating on short restricted routes on lakes, bays, and sounds.
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.
Source
Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 933, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.