46 C.F.R. § 167.40-45 Magnetic compass and gyrocompass.
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(a) All mechanically propelled vessels in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a magnetic compass. (b) 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. (c) 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. [CFD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]
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PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS
Subpart 167.40—Certain Equipment Requirements
§ 167.40-45 Magnetic compass and gyrocompass.
