§167.40-45. Magnetic compass and gyrocompass.
46 C.F.R. § 167.40-45
All mechanically propelled vessels in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a magnetic compass.
All mechanically propelled vessels of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic compass.
Each vessel must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required under paragraph (b) of this section that is at the main steering stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 6101, 8105; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGFR 51-11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]