MV BLUEFIN QUALITY MANUAL - Australian Maritime College

Australian Maritime College
APPENDIX 1.2
BRIDGE - MAGNETIC COMPASS
The magnetic compass is located on the wheelhouse roof in a standard compass binnacle.
Magnetic compass azimuth ring is located under the chart table.
The deviation card is located on the port side of the chart table.
Pre-departure checks
1. Check 12 volt and 24 volt binnacle globes as these often blow.
2. The 24 volt light switch is located on the main light switch distribution board.
3. Ensure reflector glass is clean and free from dirt.
4. During survey operations ensure that no electronic equipment or equipment that may
interfere with the magnetic compass is mounted close to it.
5. Compare Magnetic heading with gyro compass.
6. Ensure vessel is parallel and hard alongside wharf.
Compare heading with wharfs known heading.
Append 1.2 - Magnetic Compass.docx 1
Revised: November 2010