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46 CFR §108.715

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  1. (a)Each self-propelled unit in ocean or coastwise service must have a magnetic compass.
  2. (b)Each self-propelled unit of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or coastwise service must have a gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic compass required in paragraph (a) of this section.
  3. (c)Each unit that is required to have a gyrocompass must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass that is at the main steering stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand.