Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Gyro Failure
Doc No.: ECP-A26
Revision: 01
Date: 15 Oct 2024
Issued by: DPA
Approved by: MD

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Action to be taken Bridge Team Technical Team Emergency Squad Watch Officer Office
Master Informed
Change over to manual steering and steer by magnetic compass.
Magnetic compass or other alternative means used
Switch radars to ‘head up’ display and commence manual radar plotting.
If determining positions by radar, use cross-point of 3 or 4 ranges rather than bearings.
Make appropriate entries in the log book recording actions taken.
Electrical Officer Notified
Effect on navigational instruments considered
Preserve VDR or S-VDR records if not automatically protected
Notify Office
Ascertain cause of casualty
Report casualty
Provide support as needed