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Autopilot Spare Parts Suppliers
A marine autopilot steers the ship while the bridge team handles navigation and traffic watch. The system reads heading data from the gyro, compares it with the set course, and moves the rudder to correct any drift. When something breaks: a sensor, a board, a power supply, the officer of the watch is back to hand steering.
The usual fix is a replacement part fitted and tested before the ship sails. RecordsMarine lists autopilot spare parts suppliers across major ports in one searchable directory, so technical teams find stock fast when time is short.
Parts That Fail Most Often on Marine Autopilots
Autopilots are built to last, but salt, vibration, and round-the-clock duty wear parts down in a predictable way. The most common replacements are:
- Course computer CPUs and memory boards
- Rudder feedback units and position sensors
- Heading sensors and fluxgate compasses
- Control heads and keypads
- Clutches and mechanical linkages
- Drive amplifiers and steering motor starters
- Power supplies and backup batteries
- Network cards for NMEA and other buses
- Solenoid valves on hydraulic steering
- Pressure sensors and feedback potentiometers
A small stock of critical items onboard stops most full outages. Suppliers of spare parts for autopilot units usually recommend a course computer board, a rudder feedback unit, and a spare control head as the minimum.
Brands Covered by Marine Parts Dealers
A few makers hold most of the commercial autopilot market: Raytheon Anschütz NP-Series, Sperry Marine Navipilot, Furuno NavPilot, JRC JLR, Simrad AP70 and AP80, Tokyo Keiki PR-Series, and Yokogawa PT500A. Each brand runs its own software, tools, and part numbers.
Boards rarely swap between brands, even when they look the same on the shelf. When shortlisting spare parts suppliers for autopilot systems, check that they cover the exact model on your ships. A dealer who sells "autopilot parts" in general often only handles one or two platforms in practice.
OEM vs Independent Parts Channels
Most operators use two channels side by side. OEM supply gives you full warranty, matched firmware, and clean type approval paperwork. Independent dealers fill the gaps. They carry parts for older models, often ship faster on common items, and sometimes price lower on non-safety parts.
Each channel has its role. The best split usually sends safety-critical work to the OEM and routine wear items to the independent. Good autopilot spare parts suppliers on the independent side keep full paperwork on every part and cross-reference numbers across brands.
Vetting Before You Place an Order
Counterfeit electronics are a real risk here. A failed autopilot board in poor visibility is a safety event, not a maintenance job. Before placing any new order, confirm:
- Proof of genuine OEM stock or clear aftermarket traceability
- Model-specific coverage for the autopilots on your fleet
- At least 12 months of warranty on electronic boards
- Delivery in your ship's main trading region
- A technical line staffed by people with marine autopilot experience
- A clear "out of stock" answer when that's the reality
Stock Planning for Autopilot Parts
Most chief officers keep a small reserve onboard: one spare fluxgate compass, one rudder feedback sensor, and a handful of fuses and relays for the steering system. These are cheap, easy to store, and cover most common faults.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one part fit different autopilot models from the same brand?
Sometimes, but rarely without a firmware change. Raytheon Anschütz NP2025 and NP5500 boards look alike but run different software.
Do dealers accept returns on unopened autopilot electronics?
Most do within a short window, as long as the seal is intact. On sealed safety parts, many dealers refuse returns once the ship accepts delivery.
Should our ETO fit autopilot boards, or should we wait for a service engineer?
Straight swaps on user-replaceable modules are fine for a trained ETO. Anything needing firmware loading, calibration, or a sea trial should wait for a certified service technician.
Find Autopilot Parts Dealers Near You
A broken autopilot ties up the steering crew and burns fuel on manual corrections. Scroll the listings below to find dealers, then contact whichever one fits your fleet.

Year Founded: 1991
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CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
Anemometers
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BRAND:
AutoNav
SCANDINAVIAN MICRO SYSTEMS
Navman
Honeywell
KONGSBERG
(9)
WAREHOUSES:
India

Year Founded: 2018
Verified
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
(195)
BRAND:
ComNav
B&G
NAVIS ENGINEERING
AutoNav
OCTOPUS
(43)
CLASS APPROVED:
ABS
ClassNK
CCS
BV
WAREHOUSES:
China

Year Founded: 2011
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CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
(177)
BRAND:
ComNav
B&G
NAVIS ENGINEERING
AutoNav
OCTOPUS
(42)
CLASS APPROVED:
DNV
WAREHOUSES:
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
Angola
Austria
Australia (209)

Year Founded: 2004
Verified
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
AUS (Automatic Unloading Systems)
Accommodation Ladder Davits
Accomodation Ladders & Gangways
Air Compressors
Air Driven Motors
Air Horns
Air Reservoirs
Air Starters
Alpha Lubrication Systems
Anemometers
(162)
CLASS APPROVED:
ClassNK
BV

Year Founded: 2025
Verified
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
AUS (Automatic Unloading Systems)
Accommodation Ladder Davits
Accomodation Ladders & Gangways
Air Compressors
Air Driven Motors
Air Horns
Air Reservoirs
Air Starters
Alpha Lubrication Systems
Anemometers
(166)
WAREHOUSES:
Hong Kong

Year Founded: 2010
RM verified
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
Accommodation Ladder Davits
Accomodation Ladders & Gangways
Air Compressors
Air Driven Motors
Air Horns
Air Reservoirs
Air Starters
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
Alpha Lubrication Systems
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
Anemometers
Anti-Heeling Systems
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
(166)
CLASS APPROVED:
ABS
RINA
RMRS
ClassNK
CCS
(11)

Year Founded: 2014
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
AUS (Automatic Unloading Systems)
Accommodation Ladder Davits
Accomodation Ladders & Gangways
Air Compressors
Air Driven Motors
Air Horns
Air Reservoirs
Air Starters
Alpha Lubrication Systems
Anemometers
(168)
WAREHOUSES:
Egypt

Year Founded: 1998
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
(166)
BRAND:
ComNav
B&G
NAVIS ENGINEERING
AutoNav
OCTOPUS
(42)
CLASS APPROVED:
ABS
ClassNK
BV
LR
DNV
(1)
WAREHOUSES:
Bangladesh

Year Founded: 2013
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems)
ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids)
AUS (Automatic Unloading Systems)
Accommodation Ladder Davits
Accomodation Ladders & Gangways
Air Compressors
Air Driven Motors
(172)
CLASS APPROVED:
DNV
WAREHOUSES:
South Korea

Year Founded: 2017
CATEGORIES:
Autopilot
AIS (Automatic Identification Systems)
15 PPM Monitoring Equipment
Automation Control Equipment & Control Units
BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm Systems)
BWTS (Ballast Water Treatment Systems)
Boiler Automation Equipment
Compass (Gyro & Magnetic)
DGPS (Differential GPS)
ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display Information System
(19)
BRAND:
ComNav
B&G
NAVIS ENGINEERING
AutoNav
OCTOPUS
(42)
WAREHOUSES:
India
United Arab Emirates
Greece
Indonesia