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In this section you can find information about the different requirements in respect of the magnet compass laid down by IMO (SOLAS) and by Panama.

There is also a note/warning for those who have to navigate in high latitudes were the magnetic compass might be unsteady. The time it takes for the magnetic compass to be steady might be much longer than one are used to.

You will also find an example of the deviation card that will be issued after a compass adjustment has been performed. This deviation card will show the leftover deviation that was not possible to be adjusted fore..