A gyrocompass can be fitted, as the “other means”
mentioned in regulation V/19.2.2.1,
to comply with that regulation. However, this gyrocompass:
- cannot be credited to fulfil regulation
V/19.2.5.1; and
- shall be fed by both main and
emergency power supply and, in addition, it shall be provided with
a transitional source of power (e.g. a battery).