# 46 CFR § 96.17-1: When required

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.17-1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 96.17-1
- **Heading:** When required
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I—CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS > PART 96—VESSEL CONTROL AND MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT > Subpart 96.17—Magnetic Compass and Gyrocompass

## Text

(a) All mechanically propelled vessels in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a magnetic compass.
(b) All mechanically propelled vessels of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic compass.
(c) Each vessel must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required under paragraph (b) that is at the main steering stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand.
[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5963, Jan. 31, 1977]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 96.01-1 § 96.01-1 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.01-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.01-3 § 96.01-3 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.01-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.03-1 § 96.03-1 Installation and details.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.03-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.05-1 § 96.05-1 Installation and details.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.05-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.06-1 § 96.06-1 Installation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.06-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.07-1 § 96.07-1 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.07-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.07-5 § 96.07-5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.07-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.07-10 § 96.07-10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.07-10.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.07-90 § 96.07-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.07-90.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.17-1 § 96.17-1 When required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.17-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.25-1 § 96.25-1 When required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.25-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.27-1 § 96.27-1 When required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.27-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.30-1 § 96.30-1 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.30-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 96.30-5 § 96.30-5 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.30-5.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-96.17-1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.