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NavAP Autopilot

Adaptive heading control for a wide range of vessels.

NavAP is a modern digital heading control system designed to reduce operator workload, increase vessel motion efficiency and improve operational safety.

More than 650 vessels in operation

 

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Designed to adapt

NavAP is fully adaptive, using a single Sensitivity parameter for fine-tuning system performance.

The built-in Auto Tune algorithm adapts autopilot performance to the hydrodynamic characteristics of the vessel, regardless of its displacement and dimensions.

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1. Fully adaptive control

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2. Automatic tuning

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3. Flexible vessel configurations

KEY FEATURES

Fully adaptive control

Auto Tune functionality

Built-in Heading Monitor System

High- and low-speed heading control

Support for two or more independent rudders

Up to two independent tunnel thrusters

Integration with modern bridge systems

Integration with N-Joy Joystick Control

Supports all steering types

BUILT FOR DIFFERENT OPERATING NEEDS

Multiple independent rudders

NavAP supports multiple independent rudders, making it suitable for configurations such as catamarans.

Low-speed operations

NavAP supports up to two independent tunnel thrusters, allowing autopilot operation down to zero speed.

River operations

River Pilot provides manual Rate of Turn control using the NavAP rotary knob or an external ROT tiller.

Sailing vessels

Optional Wind Vane mode automatically keeps the set heading according to wind angle.

Integrated vessel control

NavAP can be integrated with the N-Joy Joystick Control System.

Discuss your autopilot requirements

Whether for a newbuild, retrofit or upgrade, our team can help define the NavAP configuration for your vessel and operational requirements.

 

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Proven at sea. Supported worldwide.

More than 2,000 vessels worldwide rely on Navis Engineering systems. Our global presence is built on decades of vessel control expertise and a strong network of partners.

2000+

Systems in operation.

30+

Years of experience.

17+

Partners worlwide.

Trusted by Maritime Professionals

Our systems are in operation on vessels around the world.
Here is what our customers and partners say about their experience.

”Being harbor maneuvers, sailing in narrow channels, anchoring in areas with strong wind or current, it operates flawlessly. Operations in JP modes are extraordinary and very convincing.”

Lars Thrane
Chairman, Lars Thrane A/S M.Sc.E.E., Ph.D.

”We are very happy with its operation, the system is very precise and performing in all its modes, The DPS system is fantastic, it works very well in both our propulsion modes, Diesel and electric.”

Giorgio Prato
S/Y KAURIS IV, Genova

”There are new Min Power Heading and Hold Area modes when vessel is on standby outside of installation’s 500m zone!”

Yevgeniy Netuk
Master of PSV “Bourbon Liberty 152”

"Vessel is like weathervaning and following environmental forces within predefined by DP operator sector!"

Yevgeniy Netuk
Master of PSV “Bourbon Liberty 152”

"The NAVIS installation and service team is among the most efficient and the fastest handling we have experienced. User interaction is friendly and expedient. Response time is very fast."

Lars Thrane
Chairman | Lars Thrane A/S M.Sc.E.E., Ph.D.

"The Product: The NAVIS AP and Joystick control system has a very user friendly appearance, its user interface is easy to learn, and the product operation and handling of the vessel is of outstandi

Lars Thrane
Chairman | Lars Thrane A/S M.Sc.E.E., Ph.D.

"In case the system demands more than 25% of thruster force, then 2nd bow thruster is being started and working in required direction!"

Yevgeniy Netuk
Master of PSV “Bourbon Liberty 152”

NavAP in operation

Our successful projects and implementations

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