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Magnetic Compass

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SOLAS-mandatory magnetic compass as independent heading reference. Required even with gyrocompass installed.

Known Models (5)

C. Plath (Weems & Plath) Merkur VZ
C. Plath (Weems & Plath) Merkur VZ
Compensated magnetic compass · Navigation Data / Sensor · Compensated magnetic compass
type: Compensated magnetic compass
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
  • • Compensating magnet adjustment needed
  • • Heeling error bucket issues
  • • Fluid bubble
Service: Standard SOLAS compass with full compensation arrangement.
Spares: C. Plath (Weems & Plath): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Cassens & Plath Reflecta 1
Cassens & Plath Reflecta 1
Reflector compass · Navigation Data / Sensor · Magnetic compass
type: Magnetic compass
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
  • • Compass card sluggishness
  • • Fluid bubble formation
  • • Deviation table outdated
Service: German quality magnetic compass. Annual deviation check mandatory.
Spares: Cassens & Plath: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Cassens & Plath Jupiter
Cassens & Plath Jupiter
Projector compass · Navigation Data / Sensor · Projector magnetic compass
type: Projector magnetic compass
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
  • • Projector bulb replacement
  • • Compass fluid leaking
  • • Gimbals friction
Service: Projector compass — projects heading on bridge ceiling/repeater.
Spares: Cassens & Plath: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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LILLEY & GILLIE Marine Compass
LILLEY & GILLIE Marine Compass
Magnetic compass · Navigation Data / Sensor · Magnetic compass
type: Magnetic compass
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
  • • Aging design
  • • Fluid leak risk
  • • Spare parts limited
Service: Traditional British compass. Heritage brand.
Spares: LILLEY & GILLIE: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Observator Marine Compass
Observator Marine Compass
Magnetic compass · Navigation Data / Sensor · Magnetic compass
type: Magnetic compass
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
  • • Card sticking
  • • Fluid discoloration
  • • Bracket corrosion
Service: Dutch compass. Good quality at reasonable price.
Spares: Observator: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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