# Magnetic & Gyro Compasses (MARTPT-262)

Course number: 210
Provider: Maritime Professional Training (MPT)
Duration: 2 days
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Source: https://www.mptusa.com/course-details/magnetic-gyro-compasses-course-210
Export generated: 2026-10-19T15:17:22Z (not a course revision date)

## Overview
Satisfy your "Magnetic and Gyro Compasses" competence requirements for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW). Learn about the errors and how to correct them on various compasses. Contact the Student Services Office for availability.

## Course description
**Compass – Magnetic & Gyro: OICNW - Course #210**

This 2 day course utilizes the MPT SMART TM Simulation Center.

Any applicant who successfully completes Magnetic & Gyro Compass will satisfy the following:

-  The Magnetic & Gyro Compasses standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.309(a)(3) and 11.319(a)(3) for STCW endorsement as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) (Operational Level); STCW Code Section A-II/1 and Table A-II/1, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVICs 12-14(Ch-4) and 02-18(Ch-2) Tasks 1.6.A, 1.6.B, 1.6.C, 1.6.D, 1.7.A, 1.7.B, 1.7.C, 1.7.D, and 1.7.E; AND

- The Magnetic & Gyro Compasses standards of competence required by 46 CFR 11.317(a)(2) and 11.321(a)(2) for STCW endorsement as Master or Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal voyages; STCW Code Section A-II/3 and Table A-II/3, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 13-14(Ch-3) Tasks 1.9.A, 1.9.B, and 1.9.C.

Applicants who have successfully completed our course need not present completed Task Control Sheets for these assessments in application for STCW certification.

**Assessments Completed in this Course:**

**NVIC 12-14 (Ch-4) and NVIC 02-18 (Ch-2)**

1.6.A - Magnetic variation;
1.6.B - Correct for true heading;
1.6.C - Compass deviation;
1.6.D - Magnetic compass correction;
1.7.A - Determine the gyro-compass error by bearing of range

1.7.B - Determine magnetic compass error;
1.7.C - Determine magnetic compass deviation;
1.7.D - Determine course to steer by magnetic compass; AND
1.7.E - Position fix by magnetic compass bearings.

** ****NVIC 13-14(Ch-3)**

 1.9.A - Determine magnetic compass deviation

1.9.B - Determine course to steer by magnetic compass

1.9.C - Position fix by magnetic compass bearings

**Subjects Include:**

Magnetism of the Earth

Application of Variation and Deviation

Principles of Magnetic Compasses

General Gyro Theory

Operating Procedures & Errors

Gyro Compasses

Automatic Pilots

**Audience**
This course is intended for candidates for certification as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW).

**Prerequisite Qualifications**
Each student should have completed the Radar Observer Course and the Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation Course and have a knowledge of plotting techniques.

## Prerequisites
No prerequisites are stated in the published course fields. Confirm individual eligibility with MPT.

## Required materials
PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencils, Highlighter, Calculator, Eraser

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