Compass adjustment is needed to minimize the influence of the ship to the magnetic compasses ability to seek the earth’s magnetic north. The ship as a whole is a magnet of its own and has, on location of the magnetic compass binnacle, a certain direction and strength. This causes the compass not to show the actual magnetic north and, more importantly, reduces the compasses ability to seek the magnet north (magnetic moment).
That’s why ships needs compass adjustment; to reduce the residual deviation to a minimum and have a properly working compass which can be used for navigation when all other means of navigation are not available. After all, the magnetic compass is all that’s left if electric power supply is not available. Note that it is not the compass itself that is being adjusted for, but the ship’s magnetism on location of the magnetic compass.
We can take care of your magnetic compass. In our well-equipped workshop we can completely overhaul your magnetic compass. And we can also take care of the compass adjustment onboard, we employ four qualified compass adjusters in both Rotterdam and Delfzijl. ISO standard 25862 defines design criteria as well as type- and individual testing criteria for marine magnetic compasses. It also states when compasses need adjustment.
Types of Compass services we offer
- Compass adjustment
Does your compass has a deviation on any heading of more than 5 degrees? Then you are in need of a compass adjustment. Our qualified compass adjusters can correct the deviation on board of your ship or in our well-equipped workshop. Fill in the form below if you are interested.
- Compass repair
In our full service workshop, our team of qualified compass adjusters can repair your magnetic compass.
- Remote Assisted Compass Adjustment (RACA)
The latest addition to our compass services, RACA. Remote Assisted Compass Adjustment. Our experienced compass adjusters assist you in adjusting the compass. This service can be performed everywhere in the world, 24/7 for me information see RACA
