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Magnetic & Gyro Compasses
Magnetic & Gyro Compasses
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210 Magnetic & Gyro Compasses
Course Description
Compass – Magnetic & Gyro: OICNW - Course #210
This 2 day course utilizes the MPT SMART TM Simulation Center.
Any appicant who successfully completes Magentic & Gyro Compass will satisy the following:
- The Compass - Magnetic and Gyro requirements of Table A-II/1 of the STCW Code, as amended, and training requirements of 46 CFR 11.309(a)(4) for an STCW endorsements as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on vessels of 500GT or more;
- The following practical assessments performed during this course have been determined to be equivalent of National Assessment Guidelines Tasks, as documented in NVIC 12-14 (Ch-1): 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 requirements of Table A-II/3 of the STCW Code, as amended and 46 CRF 11.317 for certification as a Master on vessels of less than 500GT limited to near coastal waters. The specific Tasks form NVIC 13-14: 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-1)
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
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
Upcoming Fort Lauderdale Classes
| Class Number | Start Date | Finish Date |
| 012990 | 25 Feb 2019 | 26 Feb 2019 |
| 012991 | 18 Mar 2019 | 19 Mar 2019 |
| 013929 | 28 May 2019 | 29 May 2019 |
| 013694 | 01 Jul 2019 | 02 Jul 2019 |
| 014237 | 03 Sep 2019 | 04 Sep 2019 |
| 014238 | 11 Nov 2019 | 12 Nov 2019 |
| 014239 | 25 Nov 2019 | 26 Nov 2019 |
