§ 184.402 § 184.402 Compasses.
(a)Except as otherwise provided in this section every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operating station.
(b)The following vessels need not be fitted with a compass:
(1)A vessel on a rivers route;
(2)A non-self propelled vessel; and
(3)A vessel operating on short restricted routes on lakes, bays, and sounds.
(c)Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated.
(a)Except as otherwise provided in this section every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operating station.
(b)The following vessels need not be fitted with a compass:
(1)A vessel on a rivers route;
(2)A non-self propelled vessel; and
(3)A vessel operating on short restricted routes on lakes, bays, and sounds.
(c)Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated.