APPLIES TO:
ALL DOCUMENTED COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS OPERATING
BEYOND THE BOUNDARY LINE OR WITH MORE THAN 16 POB ANYWHERE
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REQUIREMENTS:
-Magnetic steering compass
-Compass deviation table
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STANDARD:
-Compass must be operable
-Deviation table must be located at the operating station
SAMPLE DEVIATION TABLE
SHIP'S
SHIP'S
HEADING
DEVIATION
HEADING
DEVIATION
0
180
15
195
30
210
45
225
60
240
75
255
90
270
105
285
120
300
135
315
150
330
165
360
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INSTRUCTORS NOTES:
-There is no requirement that a deviation table be done by a
professional.
-No practical way to verify that the table is correct.
-Suggest to the fisherman that he get it done by a professional and
provide addresses and contact points for local compass adjusters.
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REFERENCES: 46 CFR 28.230
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