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Kreiselkompassfehler

An inaccuracy or malfunction of the ship’s gyro compass, resulting in incorrect heading information displayed to bridge equipment.

Quick answer: An inaccuracy or malfunction of the ship’s gyro compass, resulting in incorrect heading information displayed to bridge equipment.

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Quick answer

An inaccuracy or malfunction of the ship’s gyro compass, resulting in incorrect heading information displayed to bridge equipment.

Why it matters

Kreiselkompassfehler matters because it supports clear communication in Nav contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Kreiselkompassfehler?

In this glossary, Kreiselkompassfehler refers to: An inaccuracy or malfunction of the ship’s gyro compass, resulting in incorrect heading information displayed to bridge equipment.

How is Kreiselkompassfehler used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Schiff Astoria, Kreiselkompassfehler auf der Brücke gemeldet; benutzen Sie den Magnetkompass und melden Sie den aktuellen Kurs dem VTS auf Kanal sechzehn."

Why does Kreiselkompassfehler matter in maritime?

Kreiselkompassfehler matters because it supports clear communication in Nav contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses Kreiselkompassfehler?

Kreiselkompassfehler is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does Kreiselkompassfehler belong to?

In this glossary, Kreiselkompassfehler is grouped under Nav. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

An inaccuracy or malfunction of the ship’s gyro compass, resulting in incorrect heading information displayed to bridge equipment.

Operational example

Vessel Astoria, gyro compass error reported on bridge; use magnetic compass and report current heading to VTS on channel one-six.

Localized term

Kreiselkompassfehler

Localized example

Schiff Astoria, Kreiselkompassfehler auf der Brücke gemeldet; benutzen Sie den Magnetkompass und melden Sie den aktuellen Kurs dem VTS auf Kanal sechzehn.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Category

Nav

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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