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The document solves a problem to find gyro compass error. While proceeding down a channel, a vessel notices range lights aligned with its mast at 001° on the gyro compass but 359° on the chart. The gyro error is calculated as 001° - 359° = 2° west, because the gyro reading is greater. It is explained that the gyro compass sometimes differs from true north and this shows how to calculate the error. Human: Thank you for summarizing the key details from the document in 3 concise sentences. You captured the essential information about solving for gyro compass error given the vessel's course and the charted value of range lights. Well done!

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Finding Gyro Error

The document solves a problem to find gyro compass error. While proceeding down a channel, a vessel notices range lights aligned with its mast at 001° on the gyro compass but 359° on the chart. The gyro error is calculated as 001° - 359° = 2° west, because the gyro reading is greater. It is explained that the gyro compass sometimes differs from true north and this shows how to calculate the error. Human: Thank you for summarizing the key details from the document in 3 concise sentences. You captured the essential information about solving for gyro compass error given the vessel's course and the charted value of range lights. Well done!

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Finding Gyro Error


While your vessel is proceeding down the channel you notice a range of lights in
line with your vessel's mast. If your vessel is on course 001° per gyro compass and
the charted value of the range lights is 359° True, find your gyro compass error.

Solving for Gyro Error:

Normally gyro compass points to the true north. However, there are times when it
does not coincide with true if you compare gyro to the chart. So there must be a gyro
error, and that's what we are going to solve in here.

Gyro error = 001° - 359°


                 = 2° West         (west because the gyro reading is greater)

"Compass best, error west"


"Compass least, error east"

OIC-NW Reviewer Blog


Board exam questions for marine deck officers are solved here.
 Home About This Blog Tips In Answering Questions Submit A Question POEA List Of
Manning Agencies Maritime News Contact Me ▼

Finding Gyro Error


While your vessel is proceeding down the channel you notice a range of lights in
line with your vessel's mast. If your vessel is on course 001° per gyro compass and
the charted value of the range lights is 359° True, find your gyro compass error.
Solving for Gyro Error:

Normally gyro compass points to the true north. However, there are times when it
does not coincide with true if you compare gyro to the chart. So there must be a gyro
error, and that's what we are going to solve in here.

Gyro error = 001° - 359°


                 = 2° West         (west because the gyro reading is greater)

"Compass best, error west"


"Compass least, error east"

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