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Change to hand steering. |
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Call master. |
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Avoid immediate danger if any. |
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Steer course using magnetic compass, apply compass error from log book for last observation, deviation curve and variation. |
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Verify vessel's position. |
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Change over input to second gyro if available. |
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Radars to head-up display, if fed from gyro. |
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Check compass error and deviation. Adjust course as required. |
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Call a steering man if necessary. |
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Entry to be made in deck log book. |
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Ask chief officer to arrange watch for hand steering. |
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Inform chief engineer and electrician to check and repair. |
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If repair is not possible onboard, ask owner for arrange repair in next port of call. |
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Report to the port control/VTIS if required by them, especially prior arrival/departure or transit. |
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Inform pilot that gyro is out of order, in case of pilotage. |
Updated: 22-Oct-2007