Ship Positioning Assistance Equipment

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Introduction

Ship Positioning Assistance Equipment is a critical solution designed to support vessels in maintaining precise positioning during marine operations. These systems are essential for dynamic positioning (DP) tasks, station keeping, mooring assistance, offshore construction, and navigational control. By providing real-time feedback on vessel location, heading, and drift, these systems enhance operational safety and efficiency.

Modern Ship Positioning Assistance Equipment integrates advanced sensors, GPS systems, gyrocompasses, thruster control units, and automated control software. These components work together to continuously adjust the vessel's position, counteracting wind, current, and wave forces. Operators can monitor performance via control panels, touchscreens, or remote interfaces, ensuring precise maneuvering even under challenging conditions.

These systems are widely adopted on offshore service vessels, research ships, oil rigs, and large cargo carriers. The integration of automation reduces human error, improves reaction times, and allows seamless coordination with other onboard systems, making these solutions indispensable for modern marine operations.

Specification

Positioning Accuracy±0.1–1.0 m
Control TypeAutomatic, Semi-Automatic, Manual Override
SensorsDGPS, Gyrocompass, Motion Reference Unit (MRU), Wind Sensors
Thruster IntegrationElectric, Hydraulic, Azimuth Thrusters
Communication InterfaceNMEA, Ethernet, CANbus, PLC Integration
Operating Environment-30°C to +55°C, IP66 Enclosures
Power SupplyAC 380–480V, 50/60Hz or DC 24–48V
Update Rate1–10 Hz for real-time control

Application

Ship Positioning Assistance Equipment is applied across a wide range of marine operations, including:

  • Dynamic positioning for offshore drilling and subsea operations
  • Maintaining station during cable laying, dredging, and survey missions
  • Assisting mooring and docking in tight port environments
  • Precision maneuvering of floating cranes and deck machinery
  • Integration with marine navigation systems for safe passage through complex waterways

By enabling accurate position control, these systems allow vessels to perform tasks with high safety standards, minimizing drift-related risks and reducing operational downtime.

Advantages

Key advantages of Ship Positioning Assistance Equipment include:

  • High-precision positioning for critical marine operations
  • Reduced human error with automated control and real-time adjustments
  • Enhanced safety for crew and equipment by maintaining vessel stability
  • Improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime
  • Flexibility to integrate with existing thrusters, sensors, and navigation systems
  • Remote monitoring and control capabilities
  • Durable and reliable in harsh marine environments

Materials and Structure

Ship Positioning Assistance Equipment is built using marine-grade stainless steel, corrosion-resistant alloys, and reinforced composites for critical components. Sensor housings, control panels, and thruster integration units are IP66 rated to withstand saltwater, moisture, and temperature extremes. The equipment structure ensures minimal vibration, precise alignment of sensors, and secure mounting of thruster control units. Cables and connectors are marine-grade, UV-resistant, and shielded to prevent electrical interference, ensuring reliable operation over the service life.

Xinghua Tongzhou Ship Equipment Co., Ltd

Tongzhou Ship Equipment

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Xinghua Tongzhou Ship Equipment Co., Ltd. is a rising private enterprise covering an area of over 30000 square meters. After years of hard work and progress, the company has grasped the pulse of the times, deeply cooperated, and jointly developed with relevant scientific research institutes. Our products are exported both domestically and internationally. Since 2003, we have been engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, product testing, and after-sales service of hydraulic, electric, and diesel-powered Ø 12.5~Ø 152 windbreakers, 10kN~3000kN winches, 10kN~800kN winches, 25kn·m~1350kn·m fork servos, 8kn·m~600kn·m swing cylinder servos, 2000KN cranes, and electrical control systems supporting our products.

Tongzhou products have successively obtained recognition from major ship inspections such as ZC, CCS, ZY, BV, ABS, LR, DNV, NK, KR, BKI, etc. The products are exported to multiple countries, such as France, Iran, Argentina, India, Indonesia, etc. The company has passed the IS09001 quality management system certification of the China Classification Society.

The company has assistant engineers and inspectors who have been engaged in deck machinery design and development for many years, including CCS-certified welders, BV-certified welders, LR-certified welders, pressure vessel welding-certified welders, general-certified welders, machinists, electricians, and fitters.

Existing main production equipment: large laser cutting and cutting machines, CNC plasma cutting and cutting machines, CNC wire cutting machines, gear machines, welding robots, gantry milling machines, boring machines, large lathes, electric beveling machines, pneumatic chamfering machines, CNC pipe bending machines, various welding machines, time effect vibrators, sandblasting machines, etc. Main testing equipment: various measuring instruments, rulers, roughness comparison blocks, hardness testers, tensile impact testing machines, ultrasonic flaw detectors, coating thickness gauges, 400t anchor machine test benches, 200tm crane test benches, 8-200kn·m, 30-600kn·m, and 100-1500kn·m servo motor test benches. We can now manufacture various marine equipment.

Our company is a developing enterprise aiming to be "high-quality, integrity-based". We are committed to developing and researching new products, striving for quality and survival, and working hand in hand with our customers to create brilliance.

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  • Address

    No. 16 Kesheng Road, Development Zone, Xinghua City, Jiangsu Province, China

  • Phone

    +86-523-83262138

    +86-18961090008

  • E-mail

    Corporate Email: [email protected]

    Sales Email: [email protected]