Nautical Compass — Elite Training
Online
Compass Adjuster
Course
Operational Domain and Magnetic Compass Adjustment
This course is the 100% digital version, designed for professionals who cannot travel, covering exactly the same technical syllabus as our face-to-face training held in Valencia.
The vulnerability of fleets to potential GNSS signal failures has restored the magnetic compass to its status as the sole reliable backup system. However, safety is not guaranteed by the equipment alone, but by the expertise required to ensure its precise adjustment.
This Online program brings you to the core of vessel operations to acquire the essential proficiency, transforming theory into an immediate and effective technical capability.
Beyond theory, nautical compass adjustment is a critical technical skill required to ensure the integrity and seaworthiness of any vessel. The lack of precise adjustment represents not only a major deficiency during safety inspections and vetting, but also an unacceptable operational negligence. Our Online program equips specialists with the precise skills required to execute timely compass adjustments. It is the professional solution for those seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical calculation and practical execution, ensuring the vessel maintains its heading with absolute precision.
Real practices in the Port of Valencia
The Safety Standard: Real-World Compass Operation in Professional Navigation
The core objective of this Online program is to empower the deck officer to take full responsibility for the magnetic reliability of the vessel's compass. Understanding the interaction between the steel hull and the Earth's magnetic field is the first step toward mastering the theory of compass deviation. Through this course, you will develop the analytical expertise required to calculate and mitigate the effects of permanent and induced magnetism, ensuring that the heading indicated by your compass is always dependable data.
Compass adjustment in practice consists of balancing the vessel's magnetic forces with those of the Earth's magnetic field. It is a physical procedure where precision is vital. Our objective is to ensure that, through correct in-situ handling, the equipment's performance on a steel hull vessel is technically flawless, achieving a heading stability that ensures safe and reliable navigation under all conditions.
Online Experience, Analytical Expertise, and Technical Management
This high-performance Online program has been designed to transform the theory of magnetism into a strategic management tool for the deck officer. Rather than focusing on academic abstraction, our syllabus breaks down shipboard magnetism into a practical methodology for diagnosis and resolution, structured into three core subjects:
1. Identification and Calculation of Coefficients
To correct the heading, we must first determine the error. It focuses on the exact calculation of coefficients A, B, C, D, and E, indispensable tools for diagnosing the origin of magnetic deviations.
2. Practical Compensation Techniques
The student will learn the strategic use of binnacle correction elements: Transverse and longitudinal magnets for permanent magnetism. Thomson spheres and the Flinders bar to neutralize induced magnetism.
3. Preparation of the Deviation Table
The final phase consists of creating the official certification document: the deviation curve, a mandatory element for the legal and operational safety of the vessel.
Online study plan
Components of the earth magnetism.
Earth and ship magnetism.
Theory of magnetic compass adjustment
Adjustment at sea.
Procedure for magnetic compass adjustment.
Practical procedure for magnetic compass adjustment.
Correctors efects.
Methods of placing ship on magnetic headings.
Diferent types of compasses to be adjusted, compasses in small vessels, large yachts, and merchant vessels.
Compass deviation calculations. Approximate coefficients and the mathematical expression for the deviation on any heading
Preparation of magnetic compass deviation card.
Online Training with Authority: The Experience of Captain Alejandro Ros
Excellence in this discipline can only be transmitted through proven trajectories. This course features the direction and mentorship of Merchant Marine Captain Alejandro Ros, certified by the Spanish Government since 1993 (Registration No. 86).
With over 25 years of professional maritime experience, Captain Ros brings a practical vision that theoretical manuals cannot offer. This real knowledge base articulates every lesson, allowing the student not only to move magnets but to diagnose physical problems of the instrument.
"Even if all electronics fail, the officer in command must possess the analog knowledge to guide the vessel to safe harbor."
A Practical and Action-Oriented Methodology
Unlike standard training for officers, which is often densely theoretical, our methodology is based on "know-how" on board.
Real practices: Furthermore there are two adjustments recorded on video, one on board my boat in order to adjust the small yachts which do not have gyro and the second on board a tugboat, which has all the correctors in the binnacle. There is the possibility to come to Valencia and make a real practice on board a tugboat with the proper magnets. Additional cost €150*.
* Note: Optional real-world practical sessions are held in Valencia and are limited to a maximum of 6 students, guaranteeing personalized attention and direct access the binnacle.
Integral maintenance: Students are taught to perform preventive and corrective maintenance of the equipment, ensuring its long-term operability.
Course Logistics and Details
Location and Duration
The course is Online.
Duration: 12 hours.
Real Compensations
* Practical compensation on board a tugboat with all technical elements.
Investment
499 €
Includes practices, teaching material, and lecture hours. Does not include optional real-world practice, cost €150 *.
Final Certification
At the end of the course, a diploma is delivered to the students, which guarantees that they have completed it with an official adjuster.
Tools Needed
In order to get the access to the binnacle, you only need a good screw driver and for the spheres, you have to utilize a spanner to loosen the screws and move the spheres in or out. In any case all these tools can be provide on board, but the most important issue is to bring the proper magnets on board, because normally the do not have the same.
Money-Back Guarantee
A full refund of the course fee will be issued if, after attending the first session, you decide it is not for you. No questions asked.
Professional Opportunities and Certification
Holding this certification guarantees high-level technical expertise, a quality that is highly sought-after in the global professional maritime industry. Upon completing the training, the student is positioned as a specialist fully qualified to ensure the accuracy of navigation systems. This course is primarily aimed at:
- — Professionals and Officers from third countries: Where technical competence is required without the need for an official Spanish certification.
- — Spanish Captains and Officers: Who seek to acquire the practical experience not obtained in their academic training.
- — Surveyors and technicians: Wishing to specialize in a high-demand labor niche with low competition.
Important note
Upon completion, an accrediting diploma is issued. Although it lacks official validity in Spain (granted by the administration), it is an extremely high-value asset for international professionals.
FAQ
Why is a Online course necessary?
Compass adjustment is a tactical skill. The interaction with magnets and the observation of the needle's reaction to the vessel's magnetism requires expert guidance to notice what theory omits.
What prerequisites are needed?
It is oriented towards captains, merchant or naval officers, and professionals in the nautical sector.
What happens if I am not satisfied with the course content?
In that case, please do not worry; you will have the opportunity to complete the first lesson and, if it is not to your liking, we will issue a full refund of your enrolment fee. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we want to ensure you get the maximum benefit from your experience.
What language is the course taught in?
Both the lessons and the audiovisual materials are provided in English. However, Captain Ros is fluent in several languages; therefore, you may submit any questions or inquiries interchangeably in Spanish, English, French, or Italian.
Will I have unrestricted access to the program content once the course is completed?
Yes. You are granted lifetime access to the entire syllabus. You may review the material as many times as you wish, with no time constraints. This provides you with the opportunity to revisit the content and use it as a reference whenever needed.
What is the learning methodology?
Our methodology is practical and online. The content is progressively unlocked as you complete each lesson. Furthermore, you will have the support of Captain Ros to guide you and answer your questions throughout the program. The objective is to provide a dynamic and enriching experience, encouraging the direct application of the acquired knowledge to your profession.
Are there any discounts available?
We offer group discounts based on the number of enrollees: A 10% discount on the course fee for bookings of 2 to 5 places. A 15% discount for bookings of 6 to 10 places. A 20% discount for bookings of more than 10 places. These discounts will be automatically applied at the time of confirming your enrolment.
Where are the classes taught?
Sessions are Online, except for optional practical training carried out on board.
How can I register for the next call?
We recommend contacting us to receive the full dossier and reserve a place in the next edition.
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