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(4) For an official version of an electronic nautical publication, the owner of a vessel must ensure that all software and hardware used for accessing it complies with the recommendations of IMO Circular MSC/Circ.891 Guidelines for the onboard use and application of computers as amended from time to time.

25 Magnetic compass
       (1) The master of a vessel must ensure that:
(a) for a vessel >100 GT:
 (i) a compass deviation book is kept on the vessel; and
 (ii) the information mentioned in Schedule 1 is recorded in the compass deviation book; and
(b) if the observations for a magnetic compass on the vessel show a deviation of the compass on any heading of more than 5°— they either adjust the compass to correct the deviation or arrange for the compass to be adjusted by a qualified compass adjuster; and
(c) for each magnetic compass fitted on the vessel — the tables or curve of residual deviations from the last adjustment, and details of subsequent changes in deviations, are available for use at all times; and
(d) the size and position of magnets and soft iron correctors in a compass fitted on the vessel and the date and nature of any changes made to them or to their position are recorded by the person making the adjustment.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
Note for paragraph (b)   For other circumstances in which it is recommended that a compass be adjusted, see Annex G of ISO 25862:2019 Ships and marine technology – Marine magnetic compasses, binnacles and azimuth reading devices.
       (2) An offence against subsection (1) is a strict liability offence.
       (3) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 50 penalty units.
       (4) If a compass is adjusted, details of the deviations in the approved form must be:
(a) if the compass is adjusted by a qualified compass adjuster — given to the master by the qualified compass adjuster; or
(b) if the compass is adjusted by the master — prepared by the master.
       (5) An inspector may direct the master of a vessel to have a compass of the vessel adjusted if the inspector considers that:
(a) paragraph (1)(c) or (d) has not been complied with; and
(b) the compass is, or may be, unreliable.
       (6) The master of a vessel must comply with the direction as soon as practicable.

26 Other equipment
       (1) The owner of a vessel must ensure that the vessel has on board equipment in good working condition that will, if an electronic system fails, enable:
(a) an adequate lookout to be maintained; and
(b) safe navigation of the vessel.
       (2) For a vessel < 500 GT, the master