Pancyprian Compass & Instruments case studies
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The Pancyprian Compass & Instruments credential is a Cyprus maritime examination for deck officers, compass adjusters and marine technicians who must demonstrate competence in the magnetic and gyroscopic compass systems fitted to commercial and small craft. It suits candidates preparing for watchkeeping responsibilities, those seeking to work as compass adjusters, and technical staff responsible for installing and maintaining bridge navigational instruments. The Pancyprian Compass & Instruments case studies are 5 cases and about 2,552 words.
1Compass Course with a Heading-Referenced Deviation Card
At 0600 you are officer of the watch on a 35 m steel-hulled training vessel in open water, making 9 knots. The planned true course to the next waypoint is 084°T.
483 words, about 2 min2Gyro Error after a Blackout at High Latitude
At 0345, in latitude 58°N, a 180 m ro-ro is steering 310°T at 18 knots. A power interruption has reset the gyrocompass.
410 words, about 2 min3Deviation After a Refit: Correct or Relocate?
After a refit, a 60 m standby vessel reports the following deviation, measured by swing on compass headings: N +9°, NE +4°, E −6°, SE −8°, S −10°, SW −2°, W +7°, NW +8°. Before the refit the card was N +2°, E 0°, S −1°, W +1°.
593 words, about 3 min4Intermittent Deviation and a Bubble in the Bowl
Alongside in a cold climate, the master of a 24 m steel pilot boat reports that the steering compass card is sluggish and a bubble about 8 mm across has appeared in the liquid. The compass was last swung eight months ago; the card then showed residuals within 2°.
530 words, about 3 min5GPS, Doppler Log and the Autopilot
On a 90 m coaster in a tidal estuary, the GPS receiver displays speed over ground 12.4 knots and course over ground 102°T. The Doppler speed log, set to give speed through water, displays 10.1 knots.
536 words, about 3 min