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60,000 Hours service of Rotary Vane Steering in Royal Canadian Naval Frigates

Port Moody, BC, Canada: The first generation of the Autonav Rotary Vane steering systems were put into service over 20 years ago in the...

Evolution of a Modern Naval Steering System

Please see attached article by authors Paul Wagner and Jeannine A. Vail as published in the Naval Engineers journal. CLICK HERE ABSTRACT...

Steering Gear Refit Project: M.V. Fairweather

After 30-50 years of service, even well-built steering systems usually require refit or upgrade. This is particularly true of control...

Steering System Refits

A well designed steering system can last longer than the vessel it is on but over its life it will require maintenance and/or upgrades....

Roll Stabilization System Refit

A roll fin system has heavy and continuous operation when in service which can cause wear on bearings and actuators. In addition, the...

CCGS Pierre Radisson Icebreaker Steering Gear Replacement Award

Autonav is pleased to be selected as part of the Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd. winning bid to provide a new steering system on the...

Autonav Deflector Marine Rudders Order Announcement

Autonav is pleased to be the supplier of the steering with exceptional maneuverability for the new bunker vessel for Maxum Petroleum as...

SNAME Conference, Bellevue, Washington 2016

Autonav exhibited at the SNAME Maritime Convention from November 1 to 5, 2016 in Bellevue, Washington. It was good to meet customers,...

Variable Frequency Drive Steering (VFD’s)

The use of variable frequency drives for pumpset motors offers significant advantages for ship steering applications. With a VFD motor...