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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

questions about our services at Nautisk Multiservice

Welcome to our FAQ section, where we answer the most common questions about our services at Nautisk Multiservice. If you have any other questions, you are always welcome to contact us directly.

We offer a range of professional maritime services, including:

  • Compass adjustment and correction of compass deviations.
  • Creation of deviation maps.
  • Service of spare compasses, which is required by law once a year.
  • Inspection and maintenance of navigation and maritime equipment.

Compass adjusment ensures that your ship's magnetic compass shows a correct heading by minimizing deviations caused by the ship's magnetic field. Properly aligned compasses are essential for safe navigation and compliance with maritime regulations.

Yes, by law, all ships with a gross tonnage of 150 or more, and passenger ships regardless of size, must have a spare magnetic compassthat must be serviced at least once a year. We can help you comply with this rule and ensure your spare compass is working optimally.

We service ships in a number of Danish commercial ports, including:

  • Port of Aalborg (Port of Aalborg)
  • Port of Aarhus (Port of Aarhus)
  • Port of Esbjerg (Port of Esbjerg)
  • Port of Fredericia (ADP Port of Fredericia)
  • Port of Odense (Port of Odense)
  • Port of Lindø (Lindø Port of Odense)
  • Port of Skagen (Port of Skagen)
  • Port of Helsingør (Port of Helsingør)
  • Port of Copenhagen (Copenhagen Malmö Port - CMP)

After a compass adjustment, we perform a new deviation survey and document the results on a deviation mapwhich serves as an important navigation reference and a legally required document.

We offer flexible solutions and can move to your ship's location, whether it's in port or at sea. Contact us and we will find the best solution for you.

We collaborate with a number of recognized players in the maritime sector.

You can find our partners here →

You can contact us by phone, email or our contact form on the website. We are ready to help you with your maritime needs around the clock, all year round.

Nautical Multiservice tries to keep all information on the website up-to-date, so below you will find a link to a PDF with information about sailing through the Panama Canal and especially about requirements for the ship's compass. 

Panama shipping rules →

Panama compass rules →

Unfortunately, Nautisk Multiservice does not offer adjustment of Gyrocompasses, but refers to our good colleagues NavTeam in Svendborg, Furuno Danmark or Isbak Marineservice.

The following signs may indicate that your compass needs adjustment:

  • Larger deviations: If the deviation exceeds 5 degrees on a given heading, the compass should be adjusted
  • Changes in ship structure: After refits or major repairs to the ship, the magnetic field can change and affect the compass.
  • Long period without maintenance: Even a well-functioning compass should be checked at least once a year.

At Nautisk Multiservice, we recommend a regular check and adjustment to ensure that your compass is always working optimally. Contact us for a professional assessment and possible adjustment.

A deviation table shows the deviations that can occur in a magnetic compass when the ship's magnetic field affects it. The table is an important tool for navigators as it helps to correct course and ensure accurate navigation.

We recommend that you have your magnetic compass checked and maintained at least once a year, or more often if the ship undergoes refits or if the compass shows major deviations.

Yes, we offer repair of older compasses if it is financially and technically possible. If repair is not an option, we can help you find a suitable new compass.

A magnetic compass uses the Earth's magnetic field to find north, while a gyro compass works electronically and is more stable during fast movements. We specialize in magnetic compasses, but can refer you to reliable partners for gyro compass adjustment.

To make the process more efficient, we recommend that you send us the compass serial number, type and repeater type in advance. If possible, also send pictures of the compass and its location.

A RAT-marked compass meets the strictest international requirements and is necessary for SOLAS ships. It guarantees safety and quality, especially when sailing internationally.

Non-compliance can lead to citations, insurance issues and, in the worst case, navigational errors that can put crew and ship at risk. It is therefore important to ensure that your compass is always certified and properly maintained.

We offer both RAT-marked compasses for SOLAS ships and standard magnetic compasses for commercial vessels. Each compass is specifically ordered and customized to your needs.

The delivery time for a new compass is up to 10 working days, but we offer express delivery if it's urgent.

Yes, we can perform a deviation study and update the deviation table without further adjustment if the compass is still working correctly. This can be done remotely - remote deviation table.

Nautisk Multiservice offers

  • Approved compass adjustment and slew
  • Annual inspection of spare magnetic compass
  • Replacing the magnetic compass
  • Adjusting the sensor adaptor for magnetic compass
  • Sales of magnetic compasses and accessories
  • We perform remote deviation maps in collaboration with you

Contact us today

Call us on (+45) 24 46 55 12 or send an email to contact@compass-adjustment.dk. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.


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Nautisk Multiservice offers certified compass alignment worldwide.

Professional adjustment of magnetic compasses

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Nautical Multiservice

Møllevej 61, 4930 Maribo

+45 24 46 55 12

contact@compass-adjustment.dk

 

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