Auto Pilot Systems

Autopilot systems on large vessels are automated navigation solutions that maintain a predetermined course without constant manual input from the crew. These systems use data from sensors such as gyrocompasses, GPS, and sometimes wind or current sensors to make precise adjustments to the rudder through the steering gear. By automating course control, autopilot reduces crew workload, improves fuel efficiency, and ensures consistent navigation during long voyages. Modern autopilot systems often include advanced features like adaptive steering, route optimization, and integration with electronic chart systems, allowing them to compensate for environmental factors and maintain safety and accuracy in open-sea operations.

Anschutz NautoPilot® 5000 NX

The NautoPilot 5000 NX by Raytheon Anschütz is a high precision, fuel efficient autopilot system designed for large vessels, seamlessly integrating modern steering algorithms with adaptive control to optimize rudder activity and navigation efficiency. Backed by Anschütz’s proven technology, it supports heading control, course control, and track control modes, ensuring excellent steering performance even at low speeds by automatically compensating for drift and environmental influences.

The system’s advanced fuel saving features, including Economy Mode, Heading & Rudder Plot, and intelligent parameter optimization, can cut fuel consumption by up to 5%, improving the vessel’s operational cost and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating. Operators benefit from a large 7″ graphical touchscreen with intuitive controls and user adjustable performance limits, while robust connectivity via standardized Ethernet (IEC 61162-450) ensures future proof integration and secure alert management.