OICNW-1-5A

Determine gyro compass error by bearing of range

Function: Navigation at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

A1.06 Compass - magnetic and gyro

Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses

Determine gyro compass error by bearing of range

Assessed in: MT-4133 Bridge Resource Management

Condition

On a ship underway or a full mission ship simulator, using navigational or natural terrestrial ranges.

Behavior

Take a visual bearing of the range and determine gyro-compass error.

Standard

  1. The visual bearing is compared to the charted bearing.
  2. The compass error is determined and properly labeled.
  3. The solution is ± 0.5° of the assessor’s solution.