NAVCOM Service, Radar & Gyro Overhaul in Visakhapatnam (Vizag Port)
Seanav Marine provides 24/7 marine navigation, communication, and statutory bridge electronic repairs at Visakhapatnam Port Authority and Gangavaram.
Seanav Marine provides 24/7 marine electronics service, radar troubleshooting, gyro compass overhaul, and statutory radio surveys at Visakhapatnam Port (VPA / Vizag) and Gangavaram Port. Our certified marine engineers attend iron ore berths, container terminals (VCTPL), oil refineries, and Vizag outer anchorage within 2 to 3 hours.
📍 Port Infrastructure & Berthing Terminals
⚙️ Technical Specifications & Operational Coverage
| Core Scopes | GMDSS Radio Surveys, Radar Magnetron Replacement, Gyro Compass Annual Service, AIS Programming, VDR APT & Reprogramming, ECDIS Sensor Calibration |
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| Supported OEMs | Furuno, JRC, Sailor, Sperry Marine, Tokyo Keiki, Yokogawa, Raytheon Anschütz, Danelec |
| Attendance SLA | Within 2 hours to VPA/VCTPL berths; 3 to 4 hours to Vizag outer anchorage or Gangavaram |
| 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:
📋 Visakhapatnam Port Technical Attendance Protocol
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Security Clearances & Agent Coordination
Process VPA dock passes and customs documentation with local ship agency.
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Berth or Outer Roadstead Boarding
Attend vessel at inner harbor berths, VCTPL container terminal, or launch to Dolphin’s Nose anchorage.
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Diagnostics & Spares Installation
Perform component-level repair, magnetron replacement, or gyro fluid renewal with calibrated instruments.
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Testing & Survey Endorsement
Conduct operational RF tests, verify gyro settling, and endorse survey report for attending Class.
🔍 Common Navigation Equipment Faults at Vizag Port
| Reported Defect | Root Cause Diagnosis | Technical Remediation |
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| VDR Reprogramming Required After Vessel Sale | Bulk carrier ownership change at Vizag anchorage requiring new IMO, MMSI, and vessel name entries. | DPU reconfiguration using OEM service software and APTR compliance certificate issuance. |
| Gyro Compass Step Transmission Dropout | Repeater drive amplifier failure causing bridge wing repeaters to freeze. | Driver PCB replacement and sync with master compass. |
VDR Reprogramming & Sensor Interface Overhaul at Vizag Port
Reported Problem: Vessel changed registry at Vizag outer anchorage; VDR recorded legacy flag details and displayed "MICROPHONE AUDIO INPUT CH-3 FAULT".
Technical Diagnosis: DPU configuration required flag change update; bridge wing exterior microphone capsule corroded by salt spray.
Corrective Attendance: Boarded via harbor launch. Reprogrammed Danelec DM100 with new vessel name, IMO number, and MMSI. Replaced exterior microphone unit and completed full 12-hour data playback extraction.
🌐 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. Gangavaram Port is located adjacent to Vizag and our engineers attend both ports with equal 2-hour response times.
Yes. Our certified engineers carry manufacturer diagnostic software for Furuno, JRC, Danelec, Consilium, and MacGregor VDR systems.