Communication systems maintenance
Servicing and maintenance of GMDSS, MF/HF, VHF and satellite communications (Inmarsat, Iridium, VSAT) to ensure reliable ship-to-shore and inter-ship communication.
NavCom Service
What we do on board
Sunship Electronic Services is an authorized service supplier by many class authorities like DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, Class NK, Korean Register, RINA, ABS and BSH. Our technicians perform more than 600 global service attendances each year.
Navigation equipment services
Expertise in maintaining and repairing radars, ECDIS, gyrocompasses, autopilots, echo sounders, speed logs, AIS, LRIT, Navtex and GPS systems.
Safety equipment maintenance
Inspection and servicing of safety-related electronics, including (S)VDR, ODMEs and 15 ppm monitors, to comply with international safety standards.
Spare parts supply & sales
We supply spare parts for navigation and communication electronics — either together with a service attendance or as a parts requirement on its own. Send us the equipment type and serial number and we come back with availability and price.
Annual GMDSS safety radio surveys
Conducting mandatory annual surveys of GMDSS equipment to ensure compliance with SOLAS regulations.
VDR/S-VDR annual performance tests (APT)
Performing annual performance tests on Voyage Data Recorders to verify proper functionality and compliance with IMO requirements.
Gyrocompass maintenance
Regular maintenance and overhaul services for gyrocompasses to ensure accurate heading information.
LRIT testing
Ensuring the conformity and proper operation of the Long-Range Identification and Tracking system as per international regulations.
Remote support and maintenance
Offering remote monitoring and maintenance services to minimize downtime and reduce operational costs.
Service agreements
Tailored maintenance and service agreements designed to achieve higher efficiency levels and cost reductions for our clients.
Class surveys
Radio, navigational and VDR class surveys as an authorized service supplier for the class societies listed above. Our work is carried out under a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Spare parts
Spare parts for navigation and communication electronics
We supply spare parts for the equipment we service — magnetrons, consumables, batteries, assemblies and replacement units. This works either as part of a service attendance or as a parts order on its own.
- Parts matched to equipment type and serial number, not just to the maker
- Consumables for GMDSS, radar and VDR systems
- A quote with availability and price before anything is ordered
- Optionally as a fly-away kit, travelling on board with the technician
Request parts
Send the equipment type, serial number and what you need. We reply with availability, price and the delivery route to the next port.
SES maintenance contracts
Maintenance plans with a fixed scope
Basic
- Planned radio safety surveyCovers inspection and testing of AIS, EPIRB, SART and SSAS systems.
- (S)VDR annual performance testFull performance testing of VDR/S-VDR systems.
- Replacement of consumablesApplicable for both GMDSS and VDR/S-VDR systems.
- 24h helpdesk support
Includes Basic
Premium
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Gyro overhaulFull overhaul with all required spare parts for Anschütz, Sperry, Tokimec and Simrad. Automatic sphere replacement after 4 years.
- Radar maintenanceIncludes magnetrons, carbon brushes, cooling fans and full performance testing. Spare parts included up to €2,000.
- ECDIS maintenanceSoftware updates, UPS testing, annual performance test and sensor calibration.
Scope, spare-part budget and response times are agreed per vessel — itemised transparently before the first technician steps on board.
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