Table of Contents

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Magnetic compasses
5 Binnacles
6 Azimuth reading devices (class A and, if fitted, class B)
7 Marking
8 Designation
Annex A (normative) General testing and certification of
        marine magnetic compasses, binnacles and azimuth
        reading devices
Annex B (normative) Testing and certification of marine
        magnetic compasses
Annex C (normative) Testing and certification of azimuth
        reading devices
Annex D (normative) Type-testing and certification of
        binnacles
Annex E (normative) Positioning of magnetic compasses in
        ships
Annex F (normative) Determination of safe distances
Annex G (normative) Adjustment of magnetic compass
        deviation
Annex H (normative) Requirements of magnetic compass for
        lifeboats/rescue boats

Abstract

Provides requirements regarding construction and performance of marine magnetic compasses for navigation and steering purposes, binnacles and azimuth reading devices.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 8
Supersedes	ISO 2269 : 1992 ISO 449 : 1997 ISO 10316 : 1990