ISO 1069-1973 rus PDF

Full title and description

ISO 1069:1973 — Magnetic compasses and binnacles for sea navigation — Vocabulary. Original bilingual edition (English/French); available in catalogues as Ст ISO 1069-1973 for Russian-language distribution or translation editions.

Abstract

This International Standard defines terms (English and French) relating to magnetic compasses and binnacles used for sea navigation, providing a consistent vocabulary for manufacturers, mariners and technical bodies involved in ship navigation equipment.

General information

• Status: Published — confirmed as current by ISO review cycles.
• Publication date: 1 December 1973 (1973-12-01).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.47 (Shipbuilding and marine structures — Vocabularies); 47.020.70 (Navigation and control equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1973).
• Number of pages: 36 pages.

Scope

The standard provides authoritative definitions of terms related to magnetic compasses and binnacles for use in sea navigation. It covers the names and short definitions of compass components and related concepts (in English and French) so that manufacturers, technical committees and mariners use consistent terminology in design, documentation, installation and maintenance of magnetic compass systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized vocabulary for compass components: card, binnacle, gimbals, azimuth, lubber line, etc.
• Definitions of magnetic terms relevant to ship compasses: variation, deviation, dip, vertical and horizontal magnetism.
• Terminology for compass adjustment and compensation devices (e.g., compensating magnets, correctors).
• Bilingual presentation (English and French) of terms to support international use.
• Intended to support clarity in specifications, manuals and regulatory/ classification documentation.

Typical use and users

Used by maritime equipment manufacturers, shipbuilders, shipboard navigational officers, marine surveyors, classification societies, standards committees and technical writers preparing manuals and specifications for compass and binnacle equipment.

Related standards

Replaced earlier technical report ISO/R 1069:1969; commonly referenced alongside maritime equipment and navigation standards (examples of related documents in maritime navigation and equipment testing include EN/IEC maritime navigation standards used for modern electronic/navigation equipment). For historical replacement and cataloging information see ISO and national catalogues.

Keywords

magnetic compass, binnacle, navigation vocabulary, compass terminology, compass deviation, azimuth, compass compensation, maritime standard, ISO 1069, Ст ISO 1069-1973

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1069:1973 is an International Standard that defines vocabulary (English and French) for magnetic compasses and binnacles used in sea navigation.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers names and short definitions of compass parts, magnetic terms (variation, deviation, dip), and items related to compass mounting and compensation; the text is presented bilingually (English/French).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of compasses and binnacles, shipyards, navigational officers, marine surveyors, classification societies and standards developers who need consistent terminology.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The edition was published on 1 December 1973 and has been maintained in ISO’s review cycle; ISO records show the 1973 edition confirmed through periodic reviews (the document remains listed as the published edition unless explicitly withdrawn or superseded by a newer ISO number).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a stand‑alone vocabulary standard produced under ISO/TC 8/SC 6 (navigation and ship operations). It follows earlier ISO/R nomenclature (ISO/R 1069:1969) in the historical series of compass-related documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: magnetic compass, binnacle, vocabulary, compass deviation, azimuth, navigation, compass compensation, maritime standards.