Magnetic Compass Adjuster

Description

he Magnetic Compass Adjuster Course provides comprehensive training for maritime professionals in the specialized field of magnetic compass adjustment and maintenance. As one of the most critical navigation instruments aboard vessels, the magnetic compass requires precise calibration and expert maintenance to ensure safe and reliable maritime operations.

This course equips participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise needed to perform accurate compass adjustments, identify and correct errors, and maintain these vital navigation systems to the highest industry standards.

Course Objectives:

• Learn the fundamental principles and components of magnetic compasses
• Understand compass errors, including deviation, and master correction techniques
• Develop hands-on practical skills in compass adjustment and troubleshooting
• Familiarize with industry standards and regulatory requirements for compass calibration

Target Audience:

• Marine officers and navigators
• Maritime technicians and engineers
• Individuals seeking professional certification as Magnetic Compass Adjusters

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive an official Magnetic Compass Adjuster certification, validating their competence and enabling them to perform compass adjustments professionally in accordance with international maritime standards.

What will you learn

  • 1. Introduction including legal aspects and requirements.

  • 2. Principle of compass adjustment with earth’s magnetic field.

  • 3. Ship’s magnetism as a signature of its particular shape.

  • 4. Obtaining Magnetic Variation of a place.

  • 5. Magnetic effects of electrical currents.

  • 6. Effects of permanent and induced magnetism.

  • 7. Hard Iron and Soft Iron characteristics.

  • 8. Compass design - general principles.

  • 9. Compass compensations.

  • 10. Magnetic effects of Northern and Southern Hemisphere on Heeling correctors.

  • 11. Use of Gauss Meter in adjusting heeling magnets.

  • 12. Coefficients A, B, C, D & E.

  • 13. Various types of transmitting magnetic compass bowls and repeaters.

  • 14. Safe distances of navigational and other equipment from Compass.

  • 15. Identifying residual magnetism in correctors.

  • 16. Carrying out repairs of Magnetic Compass.

  • 17. Compass liquid composition and its characteristics.

  • 18. Removing bubble from compass bowl.

  • 19. Practical session on Compass Adjustment.

  • 20. Making of Deviation Card and recording position of correctors.

Requirements
  • Ship's Masters and Mates
  • Personnel carrying out repairs to Ship's Magnetic Compass
  • Magnetic Compass Adjusters

Lessons

  • 9 Lessons
  • 00:00:00 Hours