CONSTRUCTION OF BINNACLE

FUNCTION :
1. To protect the compass from damage and to keep it level,
stable, and free from interference from other magnetic
sources on the ship.

2. It is usually made of metal or other sturdy materials and

may include a hood or cover to protect the compass from
rain, wind, and other weather conditions.

3. The middle part is accessible through a door housing the

corrector magnets extending to the projector towards the
forward.

4. The compass bowl is housed in the top part of the

binnacle.
ACLE

FUNCTION :

1. The compass rose usually features an outer circle, which

serves as the border of the design. This circle can be
divided into 32 or 64 equally spaced segments, which
correspond to the points of the compass.

2. The compass rose may feature lines or arcs that extend

from the center of the design to the outer circle. These
lines represent compass bearings or directions, and they
are typically labeled with degrees or compass points.

3. Indicate the degrees or angles of the various directions,

which can be helpful for navigation using a magnetic
compass or other tools that rely on bearing
measurements.
ROSE

FUNCTION :

1. To correct for the effects of deviation, which is the

difference between magnetic north and true north
caused by the presence of metallic objects or
electrical currents on the ship.

2. Usually small, bar-shaped magnets that are placed

near the compass or on the binnacle, the stand that
holds the compass, to produce a magnetic field that
counteracts the effects of any nearby metallic objects
or electrical currents.
FUNCTION :
NG MAGNET
 1. Typically aligned with the fore-and-aft line of the vessel, which is the line running parallel
to the centerline of the vessel.
2. If the compass is fitted on the fore and aft centre line of the ship the lubber line shows the
direction of the ship’s heading
3. By aligning the vessel with the desired course and keeping the lubber line pointing in the
correct direction, the navigator can maintain a steady course and avoid drifting off course
due to wind, current, or other factors.

NE

FUNCTION :
1. A circular sighting mechanism with a graduated scale that
is used to measure the angle between the observer's
position and the object of interest.

2. To use a bearing circle sight, the observer aligns the

instrument with the object of interest and reads the angle
on the graduated scale.

CLE SIGHT

FUNCTION :
1. To transfer a line of bearing or direction from a compass rose
or chart to a parallel line on the chart.

2. Depending on the extent of the superstructure area aft or

forward of the binnacle, a soft iron corrector is vertically
placed in the forward and aft part of the binnacle.

BARS
 FUNCTION :
1. It is designed to hold small magnets that are used to
adjust the compass for deviations caused by the
ship's iron and steel structure.

2. To adjust the compass, the navigator places the

magnets on or near the compass housing in specific
locations and orientations to create a magnetic field
that cancels out the deviation.

AND
MAGNET TRAY

FUNCTION :
1. Consists of a circular disc made of brass or other
metal. The disc is divided into four quadrants, with
each quadrant marked with a number indicating the
degree of tilt correction required.

2. Adjustment of 45 degree

3. Could be remove anytime during adjustment.

ORRECTOR

FUNCTION :
1. The circular part of a compass that is used to display
the directions or bearings.

2. The compass bowl is typically mounted on gimbals or

bearings that allow it to remain level and stable,
regardless of the motion of the ship. This helps to
ensure that the compass remains accurate and
reliable, even in rough seas or other challenging
conditions.
 3. There is liquid inside this bowl that helps to reduce the weight of the pivot point,
minimise friction, and dump out oscillations from the ship's motion (wet compass card).

FUNCTION :
1. Serves as an illuminating device to provide light
BOWL
for the compass card, making it easier for the
navigator to read the direction of the compass in
low light conditions.

2. The bulb is typically located at the top or bottom

of the compass binnacle, with a diffuser or lens
that spreads the light evenly across the
compass card.

3. The bulb is usually a low-wattage bulb, such as

an incandescent or LED bulb, that consumes
minimal power and generates minimal heat.
NACLE