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Chapter 14
Navigation Equipment – Compass, Binoculars, etc.
COMPLIANCE ^
Vessels must carry the navigation appliances and equipment as required
by the Canada
Shipping Act. All devices must be properly installed, situated,
and in good working order, including equipment fitted on board in excess
of the requirements of the Act.
Equipment must be capable of continuous operation under the environmental
conditions, such as vibration, humidity, and change of temperature, likely
to be experienced on the vessel in which it is installed.
REQUIRED NAVIGATING APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT
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- Steering magnetic compass and a device for taking azimuths and terrestrial
bearings (not required on vessels less than or equal to 5 tons navigated
within sight of navigation marks).
- Every vessel required to carry charts must also carry navigating
accessories necessary to permit the proper use of the charts to accurately
determine the position of the ship (see Nautical
Charts and Publications,
Chapter 15) and at least one pair of binoculars.
- Manufacturer’s operating and maintenance manuals, as well as
spare parts, fuses, and lamps for the navigating appliances and equipment.
MORE INFORMATION ^
Please contact your local Transport Canada Centre to find out the laws
and regulations that apply to your particular vessel and situation.
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