19 Navigational Equipment and Visibility from Wheelhouse 19.1 Navigational Equipment 19.1.1
A yacht should be fitted with the following: .1 A properly adjusted standard magnetic compass or other means, independent of any power supply, to determine the ship's heading . .2 In a steel yacht, it should be possible to correct the compass for co-efficients B, C and D, and heeling error. .3 The magnetic compass or repeater should be so positioned as to be clearly readable by the helmsman at the main steering position. It should also be provided with an electric light, the electric power supply of which should be of the twin wire type. 19.1.2
A yacht should be fitted with, the following additional equipment: .1 An echo sounder; .2 A receiver for a global navigation satellite system or a terrestrial radio navigation system, or other means suitable for use at all times throughout the intended voyage, to establish and update the ship's position by automatic means; .3 A distance measuring log; .4 A gyro compass or spare magnetic compass bowl; .5 A rudder angle indicator; and .6 A 9 GHz radar. 19.1.3
For yachts of less than 300GT the equipment specified in 18.1.1 and 18.1.2 need not be of an approved type. 19.1.4
Means should be provided for taking bearings as near as practicable over an arc of the horizon of 3600 . This requirement may be met by the fitting of a pelorus compass, or, on a yacht other than a steel yacht, with a hand bearing compass.
CDP 502 YACHT CODE Rev01
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