NAVCOM Service, GMDSS & Radar Troubleshooting in Kochi (Cochin Port)
Seanav Marine provides 24/7 marine navigation, communication, and statutory bridge electronic repairs at Cochin Port Trust, ICTT Vallarpadam, and Cochin Shipyard.
Seanav Marine provides 24/7 marine electronics service, NAVCOM troubleshooting, radar repair, and GMDSS radio surveys at Kochi / Cochin Port. Located close to ICTT Vallarpadam and Cochin Shipyard, our certified technicians attend container berths, Ernakulam Wharf, SPM tanker berths, and Cochin OPL (Off Port Limits) outer anchorage within 2 hours.
📍 Port Infrastructure & Berthing Terminals
⚙️ Technical Specifications & Operational Coverage
| Core Capabilities | Marine Radar Service & Magnetron Replacement, Gyro Compass Sphere Renewal, GMDSS Radio Surveys, AIS MMSI Programming, ECDIS Trouble Resolution, VDR APT |
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| Supported OEMs | Furuno, JRC, Sailor, Sperry Marine, Tokyo Keiki, Yokogawa, Raytheon Anschütz, Jotron, Samyung |
| Attendance SLA | Within 1 to 2 hours at ICTT/Willingdon Island; 3 hours to Cochin OPL rendezvous |
| Spares Stocked | X/S-Band Magnetrons, Gyrospheres, GMDSS batteries, acoustic beacons, AIS transponders |
🏷️ Supported OEM Brands & Equipment
Our engineers are equipped with manufacturer diagnostic keys, test software, and genuine spare parts for leading bridge electronics manufacturers:
📋 Cochin Port Technical Attendance Protocol
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Port Safety & CISF Gate Clearance
Clear technician gate passes through Cochin Port Trust administration at Willingdon Island.
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Boarding at ICTT or OPL Rendezvous
Attend container berths at Vallarpadam or deploy high-speed launch to outer anchorage or OPL lane.
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Component Rectification & RF Alignment
Replace defective magnetron, calibrate gyro meridian settling, or re-code AIS static parameters.
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Class Endorsement & Departure Clearance
Issue formal technical report for attending Class surveyor and vessel Safety Management System.
🔍 Common Bridge Equipment Faults at Cochin Port
| Reported Defect | Root Cause Diagnosis | Technical Remediation |
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| Gyro Compass Meridian Hunting in Tropical Waters | Exhausted supporting fluid and thermal dissipation breakdown in Yokogawa / Sperry gyro. | Fluid renewal, contact overhaul, and optical centering. |
| Radar Magnetron Arc Fault Upon Monsoon Entry | Modulator circuit insulation degradation and magnetron gas leakage. | Magnetron replacement, circulator overhaul, and pulse width tuning. |
Emergency Gyro Repair at Cochin Port (ICTT Vallarpadam)
Reported Problem: Vessel called ICTT with heading alarm sounding; gyro repeater drifting 5 degrees every 30 minutes, preventing autopilot steering.
Technical Diagnosis: Gyrosphere container fluid severely discolored; lower induction coil connection loose.
Corrective Attendance: Boarded at ICTT Berth 2. Drained old fluid, cleaned container, replaced gyrosphere sensitive element with pre-tested unit from Kochi depot, replenished supporting fluid, and completed 4-hour settling test.
🌐 Strategic Indian Port & Equipment Authorities
Explore specialized technical resources and 24/7 engineer coverage across key Indian shipping hubs:
Mumbai Port (MbPA)
24/7 attendance across Indira Dock, Pir Pau & Mumbai Floating Light (BFL) anchorage.
View Mumbai Hub →JNPA / Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
Fast-track attendance for BMCT, APMT GTI, NSICT & NSIGT container terminals.
View JNPA Hub →Adani Mundra Port
Container berths, West Basin coal terminal, SPM & Mundra Roads anchorage support.
View Mundra Hub →Deendayal Port (Kandla)
Gandhidham depot covering cargo berths 1-16, Tuna Tekra & Vadinar offshore SPM.
View Kandla Hub →Chennai Port (ChPT)
Container terminals CCTPL, CITPL, Jawahar Dock & Kamarajar Ennore attendance.
View Chennai Hub →Cochin Port / ICTT
ICTT Vallarpadam berths, Cochin Shipyard & OPL East-West route launch service.
View Cochin Hub →Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
VCTPL container terminal, ore berths, Gangavaram Port & Dolphin’s Nose anchorage.
View Vizag Hub →Programming Authority
Certified MMSI reprogramming, AIS static data, VHF DSC & EPIRB Hex ID re-coding.
View Programming Scope →Flag Change Package
Turnkey single-attendance reprogramming for ship flag, name & ownership changes.
View Flag Change Scope →Reviewed & Certified by Technical Operations Directorate
Lead Marine Electronics Surveyor & Technical Director · Seanav Marine Pvt Ltd
Master technical oversight for SOLAS Chapter IV & V navigational safety and radio communications. Certified in statutory marine radio surveys, gyro compass meridian calibrations, radar transceiver overhauls, and VDR APT protocols across 170+ commercial Indian ports and anchorages.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We routinely arrange high-speed launch boat rendezvous off Cochin to attend tankers and bulkers transiting the East-West international shipping lane without port entry formalities.
Yes. Our engineers hold active Shipyard safety passes to attend drydocked and repair-berth vessels inside Cochin Shipyard.