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Autopilot

medium
Automatic steering control system. IMO Performance Standard MSC.64(67). Required for vessels with powered steering gear.

Known Models (13)

Alphatron AlphaPilot
Alphatron AlphaPilot
Adaptive/Track control · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
track_control: True
Common Failures:
  • • AlphaBridge bus dependency
  • • Rudder control interface
  • • Track mode accuracy
Service: Part of Alphatron bridge. Track control via ECDIS.
Spares: Alphatron: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Comnav Marine Commander P2 Autopilot
Comnav Marine Commander P2 Autopilot
PID/Adaptive · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: PID/Adaptive
Common Failures:
  • • Limited vessel parameter options
  • • Compass compatibility
  • • Hydraulic pump sizing
Service: Budget autopilot. Popular on fishing fleet.
Spares: Comnav Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Kongsberg Autopilot AP
Kongsberg Autopilot AP
Adaptive/DP capable · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
track_control: True
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • K-Bridge bus dependency
  • • Redundancy switchover
  • • Track control accuracy
Service: Part of K-Bridge IBS. Full track control capability.
Spares: Kongsberg: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Navitron NT888G Autopilot
Navitron NT888G Autopilot
Adaptive · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • Limited service network outside UK
  • • Spare parts sourcing
  • • Configuration complexity
Service: British autopilot. Popular on UK-flag vessels and workboats.
Spares: Navitron: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Raytheon Anschütz NP5010 PilotStar
Raytheon Anschütz NP5010 PilotStar
Adaptive control · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
rudder_limit: 35°
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • Heading sensor input failure
  • • Rudder feedback potentiometer wear
  • • Control algorithm tuning
Service: Premium autopilot. Self-adapting to weather and loading conditions.
Spares: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Raytheon Anschütz NP2025
Raytheon Anschütz NP2025
PID control · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: PID
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • Rudder feedback drift
  • • Compass input loss
  • • Manual/auto switchover issues
Service: Reliable basic autopilot. Simple PID control.
Spares: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Raytheon Anschütz NP3010
Raytheon Anschütz NP3010
Adaptive · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • Rudder feedback calibration
  • • Weather adaptation lag
  • • Power supply issues
Service: Mid-range Raytheon Anschütz autopilot. Good price-performance.
Spares: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Robertson (Simrad) AP9 MK3 Autopilot
Robertson (Simrad) AP9 MK3 Autopilot
PID · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: PID
Common Failures:
  • • Obsolete hardware
  • • Spare parts scarce
  • • Upgrade to Simrad AP70/AP80
Service: Legacy brand. Upgrade recommended to current Simrad models.
Spares: Robertson (Simrad): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Simrad AP70
Simrad AP70
Adaptive · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
Common Failures:
  • • Compass interface issues
  • • Hydraulic pump compatibility
  • • Software update needed
Service: Simrad/Navico autopilot. Good for mid-size vessels.
Spares: Simrad: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Simrad AP80
Simrad AP80
Adaptive · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
track_control: True
Common Failures:
  • • Wind sensor interface
  • • Rudder drive compatibility
  • • Power supply noise
Service: Enhanced Simrad autopilot with wind vane input.
Spares: Simrad: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Sperry Marine NAVIGAT 3100
Sperry Marine NAVIGAT 3100
Adaptive · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Adaptive
track_control: True
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • Track control cross-track error
  • • Rudder angle sensor drift
  • • Integration issues
Service: Sperry Marine autopilot. Track control via ECDIS waypoints.
Spares: Sperry Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Tokyo Keiki PR-6000
Tokyo Keiki PR-6000
PID control · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: PID
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • Rudder feedback calibration
  • • Mode selector switch wear
  • • Alarm relay failure
Service: Budget autopilot. Good for coastal trade.
Spares: Tokyo Keiki: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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Tokyo Keiki PR-8000
Tokyo Keiki PR-8000
Neural network adaptive · Navigation Data / Sensor
control_type: Neural Network Adaptive
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
  • • Complex tuning parameters
  • • Heading sensor dependency
  • • Service availability
Service: Neural network algorithm for optimal fuel economy.
Spares: Tokyo Keiki: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
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