Celestial Navigation: Magnetic Declination

Refresh Maritime specialises in making complex maritime concepts clearly understood. This video forms part of a library of maritime visual explanations focused on operational, technical, and safety-critical topics. More content can be found at: https://www.refreshmaritime.com ----------ABOUT THE VIDEO---------- We explain the difference between True North, Magnetic North and Compass North. When navigating at sea, one of the fundamental skills is using the magnetic compass. To do so, you need to know how to work between true north, magnetic north and compass north. This video explains how you should do so, running first through the theory then taking you through some example questions. We also show you how to read variation from a nautical chart and where to find your vessel's deviation. ----------DISCLAIMER---------- Although we take all reasonable care to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided in the content on this channel, the content is provided “as is”. We do not make any warranties about the accuracy, content, completeness, legality or reliability of the information contained within this channel. The information contained within our videos is not professional or legal advice and should not be considered as such. If you need professional or legal advice, you should consult a suitably qualified professional. Any action you take as a result of watching this video is strictly at your own risk.