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