Nautical Compass — Technical Solutions
On-Site and
Remote Magnetic
Compass Adjustment
Services
Maritime Safety and Precision
In today's maritime landscape, where reliance on global positioning systems is absolute, vulnerability to interference or electrical failure is a latent reality. Maintaining analog navigation equipment is not only a legal obligation but the vessel's ultimate "firewall" against any technical unforeseen event.
The nautical compass adjustment service is fundamental to minimize the magnetic compass deviation of a ship with respect to magnetic north, caused by electrical or metallic influences. We offer services both on-site and remotely:
"Analog technology is the only real defense against digital vulnerability at sea."
Technical Excellence in On-Site Service (Onboard)
When absolute technical precision and compliance with international safety regulations (SOLAS) are the priority, direct intervention on the bridge remains the gold standard.
In this modality, Captain Ros, a magnetic compass adjuster certified by the Merchant Marine, travels to the vessel to perform the physical measurement and adjustment of the compass magnets and spheres. This manual work allows for the exact neutralization of permanent and induced magnetic forces that distort the course, restoring the instrument's original reliability even in the most extreme navigation conditions.
However, the technical work is not exclusively limited to the physical adjustment; documentary validity is what allows the vessel to operate without risks of port detention. Following the adjustment, we proceed to the Issuance of the Certificate, providing the deviation card and the official adjustment certificate. This institutional backing is a guarantee that the vessel complies with the requirements of Port State Control and the most demanding insurance companies.
Efficiency and Technology, Remote Service
In an increasingly interconnected world, expert assistance knows no borders. The Remote Service (Online/Telemetry) is born as an innovative solution to optimize times and reduce costs without compromising safety.
Through telemetric technologies, the technician advises the captain onboard to perform the adjustment. This modality is especially useful for vessels en route or in remote ports where access to a certified on-site technician would mean an unacceptable operational delay.
However, to ensure that this telemetric process meets technical rigor standards, we follow a strict verification phase, requiring the prior sending of data and photographs of the compass. This information allows the expert to perform a precise pre-diagnosis of the binnacle's status before starting the guided maneuver.
Once the data is validated, we proceed to Adjustment and Calculation. Captain Ros analyzes the data, performs the calculations, and guides the captain to perform the physical adjustment of the compass. Through fluid communication, the captain receives exact instructions to position the correctors based on the specialist's calculation. Finally, the greatest benefit of this system is Certification: if the deviations are within regulation, the professional certificate is issued without delays or operational travel costs.
Ultimately, whether through physical presence in major ports or through the most advanced digital support, our goal is to provide your vessel with the safest and most accurate course possible. Nautical Compass combines traditional mastery with 21st-century tools to protect your navigation against any challenge.
SOME OF OUR CLIENTS
- MAERSK
- MSC
- CMA-CGM
- BALEARIA
- BOLUDA