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Heading Control System

medium 188 / 188 models (Inspector)

A heading control system is the basic-mode autopilot function: it drives the steering gear to hold a set compass heading using gyro feedback and adjustable rudder gain and counter-rudder settings, without following a planned track the way a track control system does.

Read more — Heading Control System explained

What sets a heading control system apart

Within autopilot functions, heading control is the simplest mode: the system takes a heading set by the officer of the watch and drives the steering gear to hold it, correcting for yaw from wind, sea and current using feedback from the gyrocompass. It does not know or care where the ship's track lies on the chart; a track control system, by contrast, drives the ship along a planned route from the ECDIS, automatically adjusting heading at waypoints and correcting for cross-track error. Heading control is what is actually in use for most of an ocean passage even on ships fitted with track control, because it is simpler to monitor and sufficient once the ship is well clear of other traffic and hazards.

Heading control loop
Signal loop of a heading control autopilot: the gyrocompass and set-heading dial feed the control unit, which drives the steering gear and rudder using gain and counter-rudder settings, with rudder angle fed back to close the loop.

Main components

Control unit

Takes the set heading from the operator, compares it continuously to the actual heading from the gyrocompass, and generates a rudder demand signal to correct any error.

Adaptive control parameters

Rudder gain, how much rudder is applied per degree of heading error, and counter-rudder, how early the system starts opposing the turn as the ship approaches the set heading, are tuned to the vessel's loaded condition and sea state; wrongly set, the ship either wanders off heading or oversteers into a hunting oscillation.

Interface to steering gear

Sends the rudder demand to the steering gear's control system, which drives the actual hydraulic rudder actuator; the autopilot itself does not move the rudder, it commands the steering gear to do so.

Off-heading alarm

Monitors deviation from the set heading and alarms if it exceeds a set limit, a required safety function since an unmonitored autopilot can carry a ship well off course before anyone notices.

Selection and sizing

  • Compatibility with the vessel's existing gyrocompass and steering gear interface, since heading control systems are rarely a clean standalone fit on a retrofit.
  • Adaptive or self-tuning capability, which reduces the manual retuning burden as loading and sea state change through a voyage.
  • Redundancy and changeover arrangements to manual or emergency steering, tested as part of the vessel's steering gear tests.
  • Integration requirement: whether the system needs to interoperate with a track control system already fitted or planned.

Regulations and class

SOLAS Ch. V requires steering gear performance standards that heading control systems must not compromise, including the ability to revert quickly to manual steering. IMO performance standards for heading and track control systems set minimum requirements for accuracy, alarm functions and changeover behaviour. Class societies require periodic testing of the steering control system, including changeover between control modes, typically verified during the mandatory steering gear test carried out before departure and at other required intervals.

Typical faults

FaultCauseConsequence
Hunting, repeated over-correctionRudder gain and counter-rudder not retuned for a change in loading or sea stateExcess rudder activity, wasted fuel, faster steering gear wear
Slow response in following seasParameters tuned for head seas applied unchanged in a following seaLarger heading excursions before correction takes effect
Undetected drift off headingOff-heading alarm limit set too wide, or muted without being resetShip well off intended heading before the watch notices
Loss of control on changeoverPoorly tested or unclear procedure for reverting from autopilot to manual steeringDelay regaining rudder control at a critical moment, for example entering a traffic scheme

What to look for in a supplier

  • Type approval to the applicable IMO performance standard for heading, and if fitted track, control.
  • Clear, tested interface specification against the vessel's actual gyrocompass and steering gear model.
  • Documented adaptive tuning behaviour, and manual override of gain and counter-rudder for the watch officer when needed.
  • Established service support for software updates and periodic performance verification.

Retune rudder gain and counter-rudder after any significant change in loading condition or when heading into markedly different sea conditions; a setting that was smooth in ballast can hunt badly when the ship is loaded deep.

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10 manufacturers · 188 models

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TENFJORD FR Rotary Vane unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD FC Cylinder unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD FEX unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
TENFJORD FR 100 kNm unverified
Torque
100 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD FR 200 kNm unverified
Torque
200 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD FR 400 kNm unverified
Torque
400 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD FR 600 kNm unverified
Torque
600 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD FR 900 kNm unverified
Torque
900 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD FR 1200 kNm unverified
Torque
1200 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 50kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
50
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 80kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
80
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 100kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
100
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 150kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
150
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 200kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 200kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 300kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 300kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 400kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 400kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 600kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 600kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
Rolls-Royce / Kongsberg TENFJORD 800kNm Rotary
TENFJORD 800kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 800kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 1000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 1000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 1500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 1500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 2000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 2000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.
TENFJORD 3000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or bus-data loss can disable automatic steering, seen as heading-source alarms or transfer to manual control
  • Rudder-feedback faults can make the controller misread steering response, noticed as hunting, excessive correction or feedback alarms
  • Control-unit or power-supply faults can cause resets or loss of automatic mode, seen as unavailable autopilot functions
  • Poorly tuned or corrupted control parameters can cause unstable steering, noticed as yawing or frequent rudder activity
  • Cabling, connector or interface faults can interrupt commands to the steering system, seen as intermittent mode changes or command mismatch alarms
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, control-mode transfers, alarm functions and communication with the steering gear. Inspect control cabinets and bridge equipment for loose connections, corrosion and cooling problems. Tuning values, test tolerances and acceptance limits must be taken from the vessel-specific and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry maker-approved fuses, relays or interface components, feedback/sensor spares where fitted and common control-panel consumables.
Use Cases: Installed on merchant ships, offshore vessels and naval or specialist craft to reduce manual steering workload and support accurate course keeping.
TENFJORD 3000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor, antenna or transducer fault caused by damage, fouling, water ingress or electronics failure, resulting in missing, unstable or implausible navigation data
  • Power-supply failure caused by breaker, converter or wiring faults, resulting in loss of indication or repeated restarts
  • Network or interface failure caused by damaged cabling, port faults or configuration changes, resulting in loss of data to connected bridge systems
  • Display, processor or control failure caused by hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen, blank or unavailable functions
  • Calibration, alignment or configuration error caused by incorrect setup or maintenance, resulting in persistent disagreement with independent references
Service: Compare indicated data and system response with independent references and investigate persistent disagreement. Inspect sensors, antennas, cabling, power supplies, displays and network interfaces applicable to the installation. Verify required alarms and outputs to connected bridge systems using approved procedures. Back up configuration before authorized software or hardware changes. Protect exposed sensors and antennas from paint, deposits and water ingress. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for test, calibration, alignment and recovery procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, selected power-supply and interface modules, cables or connectors and manufacturer-recommended sensor or electronic spares. Replacement core units must remain compatible with the approved bridge installation. Preserve calibration, identity and configuration data.
Use Cases: It is used for automatic heading control on merchant ships, passenger vessels, offshore units or other vessel types where this equipment category is fitted.

MacTaggart Scott

33
MSG-320 unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
MSG-520 unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
MSG-720 unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
MSG Rotary 100 kNm unverified
Torque
100 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG Rotary 200 kNm unverified
Torque
200 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG Rotary 400 kNm unverified
Torque
400 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG Rotary 600 kNm unverified
Torque
600 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MacTaggart Scott MSG Rotary 900 kNm
MSG Rotary 900 kNm unverified
Torque
900 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG Rotary 1200 kNm unverified
Torque
1200 kNm
Type
Rotary Vane
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 50kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
50
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MSG 80kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
80
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MSG 100kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
100
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 150kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
150
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 200kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 200kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MSG 300kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 300kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MacTaggart Scott MSG 400kNm Rotary
MSG 400kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 400kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MSG 500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MSG 600kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MacTaggart Scott MSG 600kNm Ram
MSG 600kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MSG 800kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 800kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MacTaggart Scott MSG 1000kNm Rotary
MSG 1000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MacTaggart Scott MSG 1000kNm Ram
MSG 1000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MacTaggart Scott MSG 1500kNm Rotary
MSG 1500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 1500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MacTaggart Scott MSG 2000kNm Rotary
MSG 2000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MacTaggart Scott MSG 2000kNm Ram
MSG 2000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
MSG 3000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-input failure caused by gyro, compass or network faults, resulting in alarms, unstable steering or loss of automatic mode
  • Steering-interface fault caused by wiring, actuator, solenoid or follow-up problems, resulting in poor rudder response or inability to control heading
  • Control-unit or display failure caused by power, hardware or software faults, resulting in frozen controls, resets or loss of function
  • Rudder-feedback error caused by sensor or linkage deterioration, resulting in hunting, incorrect rudder indication or steering instability
  • Power-supply or communication failure caused by breaker, converter, network or cabling faults, resulting in repeated alarms or system shutdown
Service: Verify valid heading and steering inputs and compare commanded behavior with actual rudder and vessel response using approved test procedures. Inspect bridge controls, power supplies, network interfaces and steering-control connections for faults or loose terminals. Function-test changeover between automatic and manual steering and confirm expected alarms following loss of an input. Check rudder feedback and heading offsets for consistency with independent indications. Back up configuration before approved software or hardware changes. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for adjustment, test and commissioning procedures.
Spare Parts: Keep fuses, control switches, selected interface or power-supply modules, rudder-feedback components and manufacturer-recommended electronic spares. Critical steering interfaces may justify replacement control units or sensors according to vessel redundancy. Preserve approved software and configuration data.
Use Cases: Automatic heading control and bridge steering support on merchant ships, offshore vessels, passenger vessels and workboats.
MSG 3000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.

Jastram

32
JR2000 Rotary unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Loss of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or other service supply caused by a tripped protection device, leakage, blockage, or upstream fault results in failed starting or loss of function
  • Mechanical wear, corrosion, fouling, or contamination of moving and wetted parts causes increased noise, leakage, sticking, vibration, or reduced performance
  • Seal, gasket, hose, cable, or connection deterioration from age, heat, vibration, or environmental exposure produces visible leakage, intermittent signals, or loss of pressure
  • Sensor, switch, actuator, relay, or control-system faults can cause incorrect indication, nuisance alarms, failed automatic sequences, or loss of remote control
  • Incorrect adjustment, assembly, or maintenance can lead to unstable operation, recurrent alarms, or performance that differs from the vessel's normal baseline
Service: Inspect the unit for leakage, corrosion, contamination, loose connections, abnormal noise or vibration, condition of guards and mountings, service supplies, controls, alarms, and functional performance. Use the vessel maintenance history to identify deterioration trends and refer to the manufacturer documentation for exact settings, tolerances, test values, and overhaul criteria.
Spare Parts: Keep the manufacturer-recommended seals and gaskets, filters where fitted, fuses or protection items, common sensors and switches, and critical actuator, control, or wear components appropriate to the installed configuration. Exact part numbers and quantities must come from the manufacturer spare-parts documentation.
Use Cases: Used on vessel types fitted with autopilot & bridge systems equipment, including merchant, offshore, passenger, fishing, or workboat installations where this specific heading control system duty is required.
JR3000 Cylinder unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR4500 Ram unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Loss of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or other service supply caused by a tripped protection device, leakage, blockage, or upstream fault results in failed starting or loss of function
  • Mechanical wear, corrosion, fouling, or contamination of moving and wetted parts causes increased noise, leakage, sticking, vibration, or reduced performance
  • Seal, gasket, hose, cable, or connection deterioration from age, heat, vibration, or environmental exposure produces visible leakage, intermittent signals, or loss of pressure
  • Sensor, switch, actuator, relay, or control-system faults can cause incorrect indication, nuisance alarms, failed automatic sequences, or loss of remote control
  • Incorrect adjustment, assembly, or maintenance can lead to unstable operation, recurrent alarms, or performance that differs from the vessel's normal baseline
Service: Inspect the unit for leakage, corrosion, contamination, loose connections, abnormal noise or vibration, condition of guards and mountings, service supplies, controls, alarms, and functional performance. Use the vessel maintenance history to identify deterioration trends and refer to the manufacturer documentation for exact settings, tolerances, test values, and overhaul criteria.
Spare Parts: Keep the manufacturer-recommended seals and gaskets, filters where fitted, fuses or protection items, common sensors and switches, and critical actuator, control, or wear components appropriate to the installed configuration. Exact part numbers and quantities must come from the manufacturer spare-parts documentation.
Use Cases: Used on vessel types fitted with autopilot & bridge systems equipment, including merchant, offshore, passenger, fishing, or workboat installations where this specific heading control system duty is required.
NFU Tiller W-10 unverified
Type
Tiller Control
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
NFU Tiller W-20 unverified
Type
Tiller Control
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
NFU Tiller W-30 unverified
Type
Tiller Control
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FU Tiller W-40 unverified
Type
Tiller Control
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FU Tiller W-50 unverified
Type
Tiller Control
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 50kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
50
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 80kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
80
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 100kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
100
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 150kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
150
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 200kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 200kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 300kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 300kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 400kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 400kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 600kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 600kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 800kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 800kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 1000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
JR 1000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 1500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
JR 1500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 2000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
JR 2000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
JR 3000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
JR 3000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.

Hatlapa

27
Steering Gear Type A unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Hatlapa Steering Gear Type A.
Steering Gear Type B unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Hatlapa Steering Gear Type B.
Steering Gear Type C unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Hatlapa Steering Gear Type C.
HSG 50kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
50
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 80kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
80
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 100kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
100
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 150kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
150
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 200kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 200kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 300kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 300kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 400kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 400kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 600kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 600kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 800kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 800kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 1000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 1000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 1500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 1500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 2000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 2000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
HSG 3000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
HSG 3000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.

Rexroth / Bosch

27
SL-700 unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
SL-1200 unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
SL-1500 unverified
Type
Steering Gear
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
SL 50kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
50
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 80kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
80
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 100kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
100
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 150kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
150
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 200kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 200kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 200kNm Ram.
SL 300kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 300kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 300kNm Ram.
SL 400kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 400kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 400kNm Ram.
SL 500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 500kNm Ram.
SL 600kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 600kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 600kNm Ram.
SL 800kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 800kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 800kNm Ram.
Rexroth / Bosch SL 1000kNm Rotary
SL 1000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
Rexroth / Bosch SL 1000kNm Ram
SL 1000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 1000kNm Ram.
SL 1500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 1500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 1500kNm Ram.
SL 2000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 2000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 2000kNm Ram.
SL 3000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal bridge indication
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems and review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Test automatic and manual changeover under the approved bridge procedure. Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure for tuning and acceptance criteria.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls, power-supply modules and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
SL 3000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Rexroth / Bosch SL 3000kNm Ram.

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FRY 50kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
50
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 80kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
80
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 100kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
100
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 150kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
150
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 200kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 200kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
200
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 300kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 300kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
300
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 400kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 400kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
400
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 600kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 600kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
600
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 800kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 800kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
800
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 1000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 1000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 1500kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 1500kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
1500
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 2000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 2000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
2000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.
FRY 3000kNm Rotary unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Rotary Vane Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
FRY 3000kNm Ram unverified
Torque knm
3000
Type
Ram Type Steering Gear
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Sensor drift, damage or loss of reference caused by ageing, magnetic influence, antenna issues or internal faults can produce unstable or incorrect heading or position information
  • Control or interface failure caused by electronics, cabling or network faults can create steering alarms, rejected inputs or loss of automatic control
  • Power-supply interruption caused by loose connections, protection trips or internal failure can result in resets or total loss of indication
  • Incorrect calibration or configuration after maintenance can show as persistent offset, poor course keeping or disagreement with independent references
  • Mechanical wear in connected steering components where applicable can cause slow response, hunting, leakage or increased steering error
Service: Compare indications with independent references, inspect sensors and cable routes, verify power supplies and alarms, and test changeover or backup arrangements where fitted. For heading-control equipment, examine the connected steering feedback and response as well as the bridge controller. Refer to manufacturer documentation for exact calibration and acceptance values.
Spare Parts: Useful spares include maker-approved fuses, interface modules, power-supply parts, display or control modules, connectors and sensor accessories appropriate to the installed system.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and specialist vessels requiring heading, position, speed or automatic steering information at the bridge.

ComNav Marine

3
HD30 unverified
Type
Hydraulic Drive Unit
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal autopilot display
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems. Review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Exact tuning parameters and acceptance tests require manufacturer and vessel documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
HD35 unverified
Type
Hydraulic Drive Unit
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal autopilot display
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems. Review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Exact tuning parameters and acceptance tests require manufacturer and vessel documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.
HD50 unverified
Type
Hydraulic Drive Unit
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or input failure causes wandering, unexpected rudder commands or heading alarms
  • Rudder-feedback faults cause hunting, overshoot or disagreement between commanded and actual rudder angle
  • Control-unit or software faults cause loss of automatic mode or repeated alarms
  • Steering-gear interface faults prevent commanded rudder movement despite normal autopilot display
  • Incorrect tuning or sea-state settings cause excessive rudder activity, poor course keeping or increased steering-gear wear
Service: Verify heading input, rudder feedback, mode selection, steering response, alarms and changeover to manual steering. Check interfaces to gyro, steering gear and navigation systems. Review unexpected rudder activity or fault history. Exact tuning parameters and acceptance tests require manufacturer and vessel documentation.
Spare Parts: Carry fuses, control relays, heading or rudder-interface modules, operator controls and backed-up configuration information where supported.
Use Cases: Merchant, passenger, offshore and service vessels requiring automatic heading control.

Praxis Automation

3
TCS 3010 unverified
Type
Track Control System
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
TCS 3020 unverified
Type
Track Control System
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.
TCS 3030 unverified
Type
Track Control System
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading-sensor or interface faults cause wandering, incorrect commanded heading, or sensor alarms
  • Rudder-feedback, steering-interface, or actuator faults cause hunting, poor course keeping, or inability to execute commands
  • Power-supply, control-computer, or display faults cause loss of automatic steering or unexpected mode changes
  • Incorrect gain, counter-rudder, weather, or vessel-response settings produce excessive rudder activity or sluggish course correction
  • Mode-selector, alarm, network, or navigation-input faults prevent track control or produce nuisance disengagement
Service: Test manual and automatic mode transfer, heading inputs, rudder feedback, alarms, steering commands, emergency override, and connected navigation interfaces. Tuning and exact acceptance criteria must follow sea-trial data, vessel procedures, and manufacturer documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include fuses, control switches, display or keypad items, interface modules, feedback sensors, relays, and critical power-supply components.
Use Cases: Used on merchant, passenger, offshore, fishing, naval, and workboat vessels for automatic heading keeping and, where approved, track-control functions.

Raytheon Anschütz

3
Raytheon Anschütz NautoSteer A
NautoSteer A unverified
Type
NFU/FU Steering
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Raytheon Anschütz NautoSteer A.
Raytheon Anschütz NautoSteer B
NautoSteer B unverified
Type
NFU/FU Steering
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Raytheon Anschütz NautoSteer B.
Raytheon Anschütz NautoSteer C
NautoSteer C unverified
Type
NFU/FU Steering
IMO Compliant
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Heading sensor input loss or error, typically indicated by autopilot alarm, heading wander or incorrect commanded rudder
  • Rudder-feedback sensor fault, typically indicated by unstable steering, feedback alarm or inability to engage automatic control
  • Controller or power-supply fault, typically indicated by loss of autopilot, rebooting or transfer to manual steering
  • Steering command/interface failure, typically indicated by no rudder response or intermittent control
  • Incorrect tuning/configuration or sensor alignment, typically indicated by hunting, overshoot or poor course keeping
Service: Verify heading inputs, rudder feedback, steering modes, changeover/interlocks, alarms, controller health and power supplies; conduct steering and autopilot functional tests under safe operating conditions.
Spare Parts: Carry critical power supplies, control modules, feedback sensors, interface relays and operator-control components according to the installed system.
Use Cases: Used on commercial, passenger, naval and offshore vessels for automatic heading control and bridge steering integration. This entry applies specifically to the Heading Control System variant identified as Raytheon Anschütz NautoSteer C.

Simrad

3
RPU-80 unverified
Type
Hydraulic Drive Unit
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Loss of sensor input or damaged cabling causes missing, frozen or implausible navigation data
  • Antenna, transducer or scanner faults reduce detection or measurement performance and generate equipment alarms
  • Power-supply or cooling faults cause resets, blank displays or complete loss of function
  • Configuration or interface faults cause disagreement between systems or missing data on connected equipment
  • Display, control or processing faults cause unstable operation, error messages or inability to select required functions
Service: Check power supplies, data interfaces, alarms, sensor health and agreement with independent navigation information where practical. Inspect external antennas, scanners or transducers as applicable and review fault logs and self-test results. Verify required backups, records and bridge procedures; exact calibration tolerances and test methods must follow manufacturer and statutory documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include approved fuses, cooling fans, display or keypad parts where supported, interface modules, data cables and selected sensor or antenna components according to the vessel's critical-spares policy.
Use Cases: Used on commercial and offshore vessels for navigation, collision avoidance, route monitoring, heading control and voyage recording according to the specific equipment type.
RPU-160 unverified
Type
Hydraulic Drive Unit
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Loss of sensor input or damaged cabling causes missing, frozen or implausible navigation data
  • Antenna, transducer or scanner faults reduce detection or measurement performance and generate equipment alarms
  • Power-supply or cooling faults cause resets, blank displays or complete loss of function
  • Configuration or interface faults cause disagreement between systems or missing data on connected equipment
  • Display, control or processing faults cause unstable operation, error messages or inability to select required functions
Service: Check power supplies, data interfaces, alarms, sensor health and agreement with independent navigation information where practical. Inspect external antennas, scanners or transducers as applicable and review fault logs and self-test results. Verify required backups, records and bridge procedures; exact calibration tolerances and test methods must follow manufacturer and statutory documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include approved fuses, cooling fans, display or keypad parts where supported, interface modules, data cables and selected sensor or antenna components according to the vessel's critical-spares policy.
Use Cases: Used on commercial and offshore vessels for navigation, collision avoidance, route monitoring, heading control and voyage recording according to the specific equipment type.
RPU-300 unverified
Type
Hydraulic Drive Unit
Common Failures & Inspection Points
  • Loss of sensor input or damaged cabling causes missing, frozen or implausible navigation data
  • Antenna, transducer or scanner faults reduce detection or measurement performance and generate equipment alarms
  • Power-supply or cooling faults cause resets, blank displays or complete loss of function
  • Configuration or interface faults cause disagreement between systems or missing data on connected equipment
  • Display, control or processing faults cause unstable operation, error messages or inability to select required functions
Service: Check power supplies, data interfaces, alarms, sensor health and agreement with independent navigation information where practical. Inspect external antennas, scanners or transducers as applicable and review fault logs and self-test results. Verify required backups, records and bridge procedures; exact calibration tolerances and test methods must follow manufacturer and statutory documentation.
Spare Parts: Typical spares include approved fuses, cooling fans, display or keypad parts where supported, interface modules, data cables and selected sensor or antenna components according to the vessel's critical-spares policy.
Use Cases: Used on commercial and offshore vessels for navigation, collision avoidance, route monitoring, heading control and voyage recording according to the specific equipment type.