250+
steering control projects
steering control projects
Jastram, Frydenbø
OEM trained on major makes
OEM trained on major makes
24/7
steering support
steering support
Experienced
team – 15+ years
team – 15+ years
🧭 bridge steering control interface
Steering Gear · Autopilot · NFU/FU · IBS Integration
- ✓ Bridge Steering Control Interface Systems – Jastram, Frydenbø, Rolls-Royce
- ✓ Steering Gear Control Systems – electric, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic
- ✓ Autopilot Integration – Sperry, Raytheon, Simrad, Robertson
- ✓ Follow-Up (FU) and Non-Follow-Up (NFU) Steering
- ✓ Rudder Angle Feedback and Indicator Systems
- ✓ Joystick Steering Control – for DP and maneuvering
- ✓ Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) Interface
- ✓ Track Pilot and Course Keeping Integration
- ✓ Emergency Steering and Backup Systems
- ✓ Steering Mode Selection (Auto/Manual/NFU)
- ✓ Rudder Limit and End Stop Controls
- ✓ Steering Pump Control and Changeover
Experienced with Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Tokimec, Yamaha, ZF Marine – our team delivers.
⚙️ steering gear control – makes & models
Jastram · Frydenbø · Tenfjord · Kawasaki
Steering Gear Manufacturers
- ✓ Jastram – steering systems, rotary vane, ram type
- ✓ Frydenbø – rotary vane steering gear, controls
- ✓ Rolls-Royce Tenfjord – steering gear, rudder control
- ✓ Wärtsilä – steering systems, transom drives
- ✓ Kawasaki – steering gear, rudder actuators
- ✓ Mitsubishi – marine steering systems
- ✓ Tokimec – steering control, hydraulic systems
- ✓ ZF Marine – steering systems, drives
- ✓ Yamaha – outboard steering controls
Control System Components
- ✓ Steering Wheel / Helm Units
- ✓ NFU (Non-Follow-Up) Controllers
- ✓ FU (Follow-Up) Controllers
- ✓ Rudder Angle Transmitters
- ✓ Steering Pump Starters and Changeover
- ✓ Hydraulic Power Units (HPU) Control
- ✓ Solenoid Valve Control
- ✓ Steering Alarm and Monitoring
🧭 autopilot integration
Sperry · Raytheon · Simrad · Robertson · Anschütz
Autopilot Makes & Models
- ✓ Sperry Marine – VisionMaster, NaviPilot, ADG
- ✓ Raytheon Anschütz – NautoPilot, Synapsis, Gyro pilot
- ✓ Simrad – AP series, Robertson, IS15
- ✓ Robertson – AP9, AP45, AP50
- ✓ Kongsberg – K-Bridge, autopilot integration
- ✓ Norcontrol – BridgeLine, autopilot interface
- ✓ Lyngsø – X-Bridge, autopilot integration
- ✓ Furuno – FAP, NavPilot
- ✓ Tokyo Keiki – autopilot systems
Integration Services
- ✓ Autopilot to Steering Gear Interface
- ✓ Gyro Compass Integration
- ✓ Rate of Turn (ROT) Integration
- ✓ Track Pilot / Route Following
- ✓ Heading and Rudder Feedback Calibration
- ✓ Autopilot Mode Selection (Auto/Nav/Manual)
- ✓ Weather Adjust and Sea State Control
- ✓ Autopilot Retrofit and Upgrade
🎮 fu & nfu steering control
Follow-Up · Non-Follow-Up · Emergency Steering
- ✓ Follow-Up (FU) Steering – helm position corresponds to rudder angle
- ✓ Non-Follow-Up (NFU) Steering – lever controls rudder movement rate
- ✓ Emergency Steering Stations – aft steering, local control
- ✓ Rudder Angle Indicator – analog/digital displays
- ✓ Steering Mode Selector – Auto/Manual/NFU/Emergency
- ✓ Helm Units – mechanical, electric, hydraulic
- ✓ Steering Levers and Controllers
- ✓ Rudder Limit Switches – mechanical end stops
- ✓ Steering System Diagnostics
- ✓ Bridge Wing Controllers – port/starboard wings
🖥️ ibs & steering integration
Kongsberg · Norcontrol · Lyngsø · Valmet
Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS)
- ✓ Kongsberg – K-Bridge, K-Pos, steering interface
- ✓ Norcontrol – BridgeLine, NautoScan, steering control
- ✓ Lyngsø – X-Bridge, propulsion & steering integration
- ✓ Valmet – DAMATIC, integrated controls
- ✓ Sperry Marine – VisionMaster Net, steering integration
- ✓ Raytheon Anschütz – Synapsis, integrated navigation
- ✓ Tokyo Keiki / Japan Radio – bridge systems
Steering Interface Functions
- ✓ IBS to Steering Gear Communication
- ✓ Network Integration (NMEA, Ethernet, CANbus)
- ✓ Joystick Steering for DP Integration
- ✓ Autopilot Data Exchange
- ✓ Rudder Command and Feedback via IBS
- ✓ Steering Mode Display on Bridge Consoles
- ✓ Alarm and Monitoring Integration
- ✓ Remote Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
📐 rudder feedback & positioning
Sensors · Transmitters · Indicators · Calibration
- ✓ Rudder Angle Sensors – potentiometer, synchro, encoder
- ✓ Rudder Angle Transmitters – 4-20mA, 0-10V, CAN
- ✓ Rudder Angle Indicators – analog dials, digital displays
- ✓ Rudder Feedback Units – for autopilot/steering control
- ✓ Rudder Limit Switches – mechanical/proximity
- ✓ Calibration Services – zero/span adjustment
- ✓ Rudder Angle Repeaters – bridge wings, ECR
- ✓ Rate of Turn (ROT) Sensors – gyro/integrated
- ✓ Steering Gear Position Feedback – hydraulic cylinder position
- ✓ Wireless Rudder Angle Monitoring
🕹️ joystick steering & dp interface
Joystick · DP Integration · Thruster Steering
Joystick Steering Systems
- ✓ Kongsberg – Joystick for DP/Offshore
- ✓ Rolls-Royce – Icon joystick, steering interface
- ✓ Wärtsilä – joystick control systems
- ✓ Brunvoll – joystick for thruster/steering
- ✓ Schottel – joystick for rudderpropeller
- ✓ Jastram – joystick steering integration
- ✓ Omnithruster – joystick maneuvering
DP Integration
- ✓ Kongsberg K-Pos – DP with steering interface
- ✓ Navis NavDP – steering/thruster control
- ✓ Rolls-Royce Icon DP – integrated steering
- ✓ Wärtsilä DP – joystick/autopilot integration
- ✓ Steering Interface for DP – rudder/thruster coordination
- ✓ Position Reference Integration – DGPS, laser, radar
- ✓ DP Trials and Steering Calibration
🔧 steering retrofit & troubleshooting
Modernization · Diagnostics · Spare Parts
- ✓ Legacy Steering Control Modernization – replacing obsolete systems
- ✓ PLC-based Steering Control – Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi
- ✓ HMI Upgrade – touchscreen steering interface
- ✓ Autopilot Retrofit – new generation integration
- ✓ Steering System Troubleshooting – on-site diagnostics
- ✓ Rudder Feedback Replacement – sensors, transmitters
- ✓ Steering Pump Control Upgrade – soft starters, VFD
- ✓ Emergency Steering System Installation
- ✓ Network Integration – NMEA2000, Modbus, CANbus
- ✓ Spare Parts Supply – for all major steering makes
🌍 steering control service coverage
Vessels We Serve with Steering Expertise
Vessel Types
- ✓ Tankers (VLCC, Aframax, Product)
- ✓ Bulk Carriers (Capesize, Panamax)
- ✓ Container Vessels (Post-Panamax)
- ✓ LNG / LPG Carriers
- ✓ Offshore Vessels (PSV, AHTS, OSCV)
- ✓ Drilling Rigs (Jack-up, Semi-sub)
- ✓ FPSO / FLNG / FSRU
- ✓ Ro-Ro / PCTC / Car Carriers
- ✓ Cruise Ships / Ferries
- ✓ Naval Vessels / Coast Guard
- ✓ Yachts and Workboats
- ✓ Tugs and Barges
Global Service Locations
- ✓ UAE – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah
- ✓ India – Mumbai, Kochi, Chennai, Kandla
- ✓ Singapore – Jurong, Tuas
- ✓ Middle East – Qatar, Saudi, Kuwait, Bahrain
- ✓ Europe – Rotterdam, Hamburg, Piraeus, Antwerp
- ✓ Asia – South Korea, China, Japan, Malaysia
- ✓ Americas – Houston, Panama, Brazil
- ✓ Africa – South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt
- ✓ Worldwide – all major ports and shipyards
⚡ 24/7 steering control support
Need Bridge Steering Control Interface
System service or retrofit?
Our steering control engineers provide complete installation, troubleshooting, retrofit, and repair services for all bridge steering control interface systems – Steering Gear, Autopilot, NFU/FU, IBS Integration, Joystick, and DP Interface. Available 24/7 worldwide.
Email: service@seanav.org | Website: www.seanav.org