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46 CFR 169.709

§ 169.709 Compass.

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46 CFR 169.709, § 169.709 Compass, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230271
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(a) Each vessel must be fitted with a magnetic steering compass. (b) Each vessel certificated for exposed water service must have an emergency compass in addition to the one required in paragraph (a).

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.