Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsExamination and Licensing of Compass Adjusters Regulations, 1991Chapter III : Conduct of Examinations23. Degree of Precision Required |
| (1) | In the calculation of compass errors or deviations, the candidate is required to work to 0,2 of a degree of arc. |
| (2) | In the calculation of the position of the correctors, it shall be sufficient it the candidate's solution is within 5 nm of a precise result. |
| (3) | In any other calculation, it shall be sufficient if the candidate's solution is within 0,2 of the basic unit in the precise result. |
| (4) | In the oral and practical part of the examination, residual deviations should not be in excess of 3 degrees. |