High-Precision Gyro Navigation System Upgrade for Seabed Cleaning Vessel

Overview
An aging seabed cleaning vessel faced a completely failed navigation system, leaving its hydrographic computer, ship control system, and charting system unable to receive accurate positioning or heading data. This caused operational delays and increased safety risks.

Customer Challenge

• Replace the vessel’s fully failed gyro navigation system
• Ensure seamless compatibility with existing hydrographic measurement and ship control systems
• Provide real-time, high-precision navigation and heading data
• Include installation, calibration, and on-site operator training
• Urgent delivery to minimize downtime

Our Solution
We deployed a high-precision fiber optic gyro (FOG) navigation system integrated with a GPS module. Key features included:

• Plug-and-play setup: Quick installation with automatic calibration for minimal downtime
• System compatibility: Fully compatible with existing control and hydrographic measurement equipment
• High precision and stability: Accurate heading and positioning, stable even at high speed and in harsh marine conditions
• On-site training: Hands-on training for operators on system usage, calibration, and basic maintenance
• Reliable logistics: Coordinated with the customer’s freight partner for safe and timely delivery of the system and spare parts

Results

• Restored vessel capability: Stable and precise navigation enables efficient seabed cleaning operations
• Accurate real-time data: High-precision outputs to hydrographic and charting systems
• Reduced operational risk: Quick setup, automatic calibration, and training minimized downtime

Technical Highlights

• Three-axis high-precision fiber optic gyro
• Integrated GPS for enhanced positioning accuracy
• Automatic calibration for plug-and-play installation
• Fully compatible with existing marine measurement and control systems
• Reliable performance in high-speed, high-shock, and harsh marine environments

Conclusion
This project demonstrates our expertise in providing turnkey, high-precision navigation solutions for older marine vessels. By combining FOG technology with GPS, offering on-site training, and ensuring rapid deployment, we helped the customer quickly restore operational capability and achieve precise, efficient seabed cleaning operations.