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Gyrocompasses

Model Anschütz Standard 22 NX, Standard 30MF; Simrad GC80/85 MK2; Tokyo Keiki 8100/8600; YDK (Yokogawa) CMZ900

Marine gyrocompasses from Anschütz, Simrad, Tokyo Keiki and YDK, plus annual gyro overhauls, surveys and spare parts.

Description

A marine gyrocompass uses the Earth's rotation and an internal gyroscope to give a stable, true-north heading. Unlike a magnetic compass it is unaffected by metal on board, and it is central to integrated bridge systems.

Key features

  • Anschütz Standard 22 NX and Standard 30MF
  • Simrad GC80/85 MK2
  • Tokyo Keiki 8100/8600 systems
  • YDK (Yokogawa) CMZ900 series
  • Annual gyro overhauls, surveys and spare parts

Applications

Heading reference for commercial ships, integrated bridges and connected navigation equipment.

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