Compass Questions – Felan Marine – Marine Compass Adjuster Cairns Australia

COMPASS PRE-ADJUSTMENT QUESTIONS

This form needs to be completed while you are standing by the compass.

If multiple vessel adjustments are involved in this engagement a separate form needs to be completed for each vessel.

Before beginning this form it is suggested, where applicable, that you have the following items to hand:

A magnet. Most screwdrivers are magnetised.

Compass Spares Kit (if applicable)

Current Compass Deviation Card

The Compass Error Log (if applicable)

Heading Deviations (if known)

If possible, this form is best completed on a mobile device as we will be requesting photos of the compass and, in some cases, photos of relevant documentation.

If you are currently viewing this form on a desktop or laptop computer and need to switch to a mobile device please go to felanmarine.com.au/compass-questions on your mobile device.

Today's Date *

Vessel Name *

Vessel Contact Person *

Vessel Email Address *

Vessel Specifications

Hull *

Superstructure *

Length Overall (LOA) *

LOA in metres

Gross Tonnage (GT)

Only necessary for larger vessels.

Compass Information

Compass Make and Model *

If you are completing this form on a mobile device you will be able to select the following photo fields and your device will open your camera and return you to the form after the photo is taken.

You may delete and retake photos as often as you like before submitting the form.

Photos of Compass Binnacle and Surrounds

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 10 files.

Please take photos of the compass binnacle and the view around it, ideally showing any obstructions.

Up to 10 pics in total are permitted with a maximum file size of 10 MB each.

Clicking in this field on your mobile phone will open your camera. You do not have to leave the form to take photos.

If the compass has inspection covers please remove them and take photos of the position of the magnets inside. This will usually only apply to larger vessels. On these vessels sometimes you will also need to remove the aluminium corrector magnet retainers in order to see the magnets.

Photo of Current Compass Adjuster's Declaration (Deviation Card) - if available

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 2 files.

Compass Adjuster's Declaration. Up to 2 pics with a maximum file size of 10 MB each. Clicking in this field on your mobile phone will open your camera. You do not have to leave the form to take photos.

Do you keep a Compass Error Book or Log Compass Errors? *

Yes
No

Photos of Recent Entries in Compass Error Book or Log

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 3 files.

Last couple of pages of Compass Error Book or Log if it is in use. Up to 3 pics with a maximum file size of 10 MB each. Clicking in this field on your mobile phone will open your camera. You do not have to leave the form to take photos.

Do you have the Compass Spares Kit? *

Yes
No

Ship compasses come with spares kits on delivery.

Our Compass Spares Kit has *

Choose all that apply.

Does the Compass Light work? *

Yes
No *Please try to repair before the adjustment

Does the Vessel have a Gyro or Satellite Compass? *

Yes
No

Is the Gyro or Satellite Compass Accurate?

Yes
No
Not Known

Is the Lubber Line exactly in the Fore and Aft Line? *

Yes
No
Unsure

Is there an Air Bubble in the Compass Bowl? *

Yes
No

What is the Approximate Diameter of the Bubble (mm)? *

Air bubbles can affect the performance of magnetic compasses. We can top up the fluid in most ship's compasses during the adjustment. Knowing the size of the bubble and the make and model of the compass will allow us to make a judgment on whether the fluid can be topped up or the compass needs to be replaced.

Are you Aware of any Magnetic Anomalies in the Vicinity of the Swinging Ground?

Yes
No

Can you Identify these Magnetic Anomalies?

The adjustment is taking place because of *

Excessive Deviations
Instructions to do so
Periodic Requirement (it is due)

Select all that apply

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 000°C

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 045°C

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 090°C

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 135°C

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 180°C

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 225°C

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 270°C

(If known) - Deviation on approximate heading 315°C

IMPORTANT

The adjustment cannot proceed if the Compass Card 'sticks'. Please do this quick test.

Note the EXACT compass heading. Hold a weak magnet to the Compass Card. The card should swing in response. When the magnet is removed the card should swing freely and smoothly on the pivot. It should oscillate several times before settling back EXACTLY on its original heading.

If the compass card 'sticks' the adjustment cannot proceed until the compass is repaired or replaced.

If the card 'sticks' please answer Yes and continue with the form submission so that we can help to resolve this issue.

We have uploaded a YouTube video on how to check for a 'sticky' compass card.

Does the Compass Card Stick? *

Yes
No

Date of Adjustment

Please select the most likely date in the first instance and then select a range of other possible dates via the Date Range Start and Date Range End fields.

Preferred Date of Adjustment

Date Range Start

Earliest likely date of adjustment

Date Range End

Latest likely date of adjustment