This document outlines an exercise for students to familiarize themselves with the parts and operation of a gyrocompass. The exercise takes place in a ship simulator and requires students to identify gyrocompass parts like the gyro bowl, wheel, spin axis, ring, and gimbal system. Students are evaluated on correctly describing the purpose and function of each part and their importance in navigation. Upon completion, instructors will conduct a debriefing session to discuss any mistakes or misconceptions regarding the gyrocompass.
This document outlines an exercise for students to familiarize themselves with the parts and operation of a gyrocompass. The exercise takes place in a ship simulator and requires students to identify gyrocompass parts like the gyro bowl, wheel, spin axis, ring, and gimbal system. Students are evaluated on correctly describing the purpose and function of each part and their importance in navigation. Upon completion, instructors will conduct a debriefing session to discuss any mistakes or misconceptions regarding the gyrocompass.
This document outlines an exercise for students to familiarize themselves with the parts and operation of a gyrocompass. The exercise takes place in a ship simulator and requires students to identify gyrocompass parts like the gyro bowl, wheel, spin axis, ring, and gimbal system. Students are evaluated on correctly describing the purpose and function of each part and their importance in navigation. Upon completion, instructors will conduct a debriefing session to discuss any mistakes or misconceptions regarding the gyrocompass.
This document outlines an exercise for students to familiarize themselves with the parts and operation of a gyrocompass. The exercise takes place in a ship simulator and requires students to identify gyrocompass parts like the gyro bowl, wheel, spin axis, ring, and gimbal system. Students are evaluated on correctly describing the purpose and function of each part and their importance in navigation. Upon completion, instructors will conduct a debriefing session to discuss any mistakes or misconceptions regarding the gyrocompass.
Table A- II/1: Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on ships of 500 gross
STCW Table tonnages or more
Function Navigation at the OPERATIONAL LEVEL
Competence Plan and conduct a passage and determine position
Compass – Magnetic and Gyro
KUP6. Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyro-compasses
Knowledge KUP7.2 Ability to determine errors of the magnetic and gyro-compasses, using Understanding terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors. and Proficiency KUP1. Ability to determine and allow for errors of the magnetic and gyrocompasses. KUP2. Knowledge of the principles of magnetic and gyrocompasses KUP3. An understanding of systems under the control of the master gyro and a knowledge of the operation and care of the main types of gyrocompasses
At the end of the session the students should be able to:
Exercise Outcome Describe the assembly, characteristics, operation and principles behind a gyrocompass and its application in maritime navigation
Exercise Area Approved RADAR/ECDIS/Full Mission Bridge Simulator
The practical exercise shall be carried out and performed by three in an approved Condition simulator. The student must demonstrate the required exercise outcome according to performance standard and criteria within time prescribed.
Scenario Ownship is drifting at Gulf of Leyte. The OOW was instructed by the Master to Description inspect the gyrocompass as per planned maintenance system.
Ownship Container (laden)
Displacement 5000 tonnes Ship’s Particulars LOA 294 m Beam 32 m Draught Fore 11.00 m Aft 11.90 m
Initial Position: Lat: 10°50’ N Long: 125° 25’ E
Status: Drifting Course: 080⁰T, Speed 0.4 knots Squat: N/A Height of Tide: 0.8 mtrs. Initial Conditions Set Current: SW at 0.5 knots Wind Direction: SE° at 5.0 knots Time: 0950H Visibility: 12 Nm Echo Sounder: Powered ON
1. Check if the Instructor's station is connected to all ship stations.
2. Load the scenario and check Initial Conditions as per Exercise Plan copy. 3. Distribute cadet’s copy. Conduct briefing & preparation; questions will not be entertained once the exercise scenario starts. 4. Provide students with access to a Gyro Compass, either in the simulator or a Instructor’s Actions physical setup. 5. Monitor students as they identify and label the parts, assisting and clarifying doubts as needed. 6. Save any notes or observations for the debriefing session. 7. Conduct debriefing as per debriefing guide checklist, discussing common mistakes or misconceptions.
Briefing As per briefing checklist
1. Once received, carefully read the exercise plan copy and understand the scenario. 2. Examine the Gyro Compass provided in the simulator or physical setup. Student Tasks 3. Identify the various parts of the Gyro Compass. 4. Describe the function of each part and its importance in navigation. 5. Discuss with peers and instructors about any doubts or clarifications regarding the compass parts. Performance Not Outcome Performance Criteria Done Done
Correctly describe the purpose and function of the gyro bowl
1. Describe the assembly, Correctly describe the function of the gyro wheel characteristics, operation and principles behind a Correctly describe the significance of the spin axis gyrocompass and its application in maritime Correctly describe the roles of the ring and gimbal system navigation
Correctly describe the purpose of the readout/display
Debriefing Discussion of the outcome of the exercise. Please refer to de-briefing checklist.
Condition to The student will re-do the exercise if the critical criteria marked (*) is not done. proceed Student who performed correctly the exercise shall proceed to assessment.
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