Remote Compass Adjustment Service
Compass adjustment on the go!
Previously, compasses needed to be adjusted with an onboard adjuster. However, CMS has created a new possibility: remote assisted compass adjustment out at sea or after leaving a port. What are the differences and how does this work? CMS will gladly provide an easy step-by-step guide on how to adjust a compass with our Remote Assistance.
Why Remote compass Adjustment!
Adjusting the compass using an onboard adjuster is a time and fuel costing affair. Using Remote assistance has these advantages:
• Perform a compass adjustment anytime and anywhere
• Save time, fuel and money
• Involve captains and crew more in the ship’s processes
Easy Step by Step Instructions from CMS
Step 1 - Magnetic Compass Adjustment need
A magnetic compass remains an essential navigation instrument on any sea going vessel, and has to continue operating independently, in the not uncommon event of an electrical failure or electronics malfunction. But this only applies if the compass is regularly adjusted. A ship’s compass can deviate because of the many magnetic fields that are present on the ship itself. After using the compass for a prolonged period of time, this deviation might become too large, making the compass less trustworthy. Many ships also use GPS-navigation as a backup navigation system, but the accuracy of the magnetic compass is still extremely important for navigation on the seas. CMS advises to adjust the compass every two years, after docking or after structural modifications to the ship.
Step 2 - Contact CMS
If you need to perform an adjustment, just contact CMS. That’s all! The unique part of our services is that the compass can be adjusted remotely. There is no need to search for a local adjuster and to have the adjuster come on board to perform the adjustment. The adjustment is performed by the crew of the ship itself with support by CMS. Together we will schedule an appointment for when the adjustment can be performed.
Step 3 - Remote assistance in collecting the needed data
CMS will provide support in performing the adjustment. When the adjustment is performed for the first time, we will provide extra instructions. A captain has likely been part of an adjustment before. The ship will have to turn on open water (thus ‘swinging’ the compass), often outside of the port due to the ship’s size. As no onboard adjuster is needed, the compass adjustment can be performed on the way to the ship’s destination. CMS Remote assistance can be used while out at sea or after leaving a port.
Step 4 - Using the results
After performing the adjustment and reporting the results, CMS will forward the new deviation tables if the deviation is less than the 3 degrees limit. This way, the journey can continue right after performing the adjustment. If the deviation exceeds the 3 degrees limit, new deviation tables are not sufficient. The compass itself needs to be adjusted. CMS Team will provide remote assistance for performing this adjustment with matching deviation tables.
Step 5 - Support from CMS
With the adjustment completed, the voyage of the ship can continue. Throughout the journey, CMS can provide support for using the tables. And if the deadline for adjustment is coming up again, CMS will send a reminder.