[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 4] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR96.17-1] [Page 62-63] TITLE 46_SHIPPING (This book contains parts 90 to 139) CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 96_VESSEL CONTROL AND MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents Subpart 96.17_Magnetic Compass and Gyrocompass Sec. 96.17-1 When required. (a) All mechanically propelled vessels in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a magnetic compass. (b) All mechanically propelled vessels of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic compass. (c) Each vessel must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required under paragraph (b) that is at [[Page 63]] the main steering stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand. [CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5963, Jan. 31, 1977]