Autopilot
medium
13 / 13 models (Inspector)
Automatic steering control system. IMO Performance Standard MSC.64(67). Required for vessels with powered steering gear.
9 manufacturers · 13 models
Raytheon Anschütz
3
NP5010 PilotStar
Adaptive control
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
Rudder limit
35°
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Heading sensor input failure
- Rudder feedback potentiometer wear
- Control algorithm tuning
Service: Premium autopilot. Self-adapting to weather and loading conditions.
Spare Parts: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
NP2025
PID control
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
PID
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Rudder feedback drift
- Compass input loss
- Manual/auto switchover issues
Service: Reliable basic autopilot. Simple PID control.
Spare Parts: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
NP3010
Adaptive
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Rudder feedback calibration
- Weather adaptation lag
- Power supply issues
Service: Mid-range Raytheon Anschütz autopilot. Good price-performance.
Spare Parts: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Simrad
2
AP70
Adaptive
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Compass interface issues
- Hydraulic pump compatibility
- Software update needed
Service: Simrad/Navico autopilot. Good for mid-size vessels.
Spare Parts: Simrad: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
AP80
Adaptive
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
Track control
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Wind sensor interface
- Rudder drive compatibility
- Power supply noise
Service: Enhanced Simrad autopilot with wind vane input.
Spare Parts: Simrad: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Tokyo Keiki
2
PR-6000
PID control
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
PID
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Rudder feedback calibration
- Mode selector switch wear
- Alarm relay failure
Service: Budget autopilot. Good for coastal trade.
Spare Parts: Tokyo Keiki: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
PR-8000
Neural network adaptive
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Neural Network Adaptive
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Complex tuning parameters
- Heading sensor dependency
- Service availability
Service: Neural network algorithm for optimal fuel economy.
Spare Parts: Tokyo Keiki: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Alphatron
1
AlphaPilot
Adaptive/Track control
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
Track control
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- AlphaBridge bus dependency
- Rudder control interface
- Track mode accuracy
Service: Part of Alphatron bridge. Track control via ECDIS.
Spare Parts: Alphatron: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Comnav Marine
1
Commander P2 Autopilot
PID/Adaptive
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
PID/Adaptive
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Limited vessel parameter options
- Compass compatibility
- Hydraulic pump sizing
Service: Budget autopilot. Popular on fishing fleet.
Spare Parts: Comnav Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Kongsberg
1
Autopilot AP
Adaptive/DP capable
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
Track control
ja
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- K-Bridge bus dependency
- Redundancy switchover
- Track control accuracy
Service: Part of K-Bridge IBS. Full track control capability.
Spare Parts: Kongsberg: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Navitron
1
NT888G Autopilot
Adaptive
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Limited service network outside UK
- Spare parts sourcing
- Configuration complexity
Service: British autopilot. Popular on UK-flag vessels and workboats.
Spare Parts: Navitron: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Robertson (Simrad)
1
AP9 MK3 Autopilot
PID
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
PID
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Obsolete hardware
- Spare parts scarce
- Upgrade to Simrad AP70/AP80
Service: Legacy brand. Upgrade recommended to current Simrad models.
Spare Parts: Robertson (Simrad): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sperry Marine
1
NAVIGAT 3100
Adaptive
· Navigation Data / Sensor
Control type
Adaptive
Track control
ja
IMO Approved
ja
Common Failures & Inspection Points
- Track control cross-track error
- Rudder angle sensor drift
- Integration issues
Service: Sperry Marine autopilot. Track control via ECDIS waypoints.
Spare Parts: Sperry Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.