Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine has announced the launch of NAVIGAT 2500 and 3500, its next generation high accuracy, maintenance-free Fibre Optic Gyro (FOG) compasses.

Raytheon Anschütz reports that it has completed the supply of gyro compass systems to two 25,000 dwt polar class heavy transport vessels for operation north of 70° latitude.

German manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz has announced an upgrade of its Standard 22 Gyro Compass System, in line with new test standards from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

Teledyne TSS, a UK-based manufacturer of gyro compasses, has announced that the China Classification Society has granted type approval to its Meridian Standard and Meridian Surveyor gyros.

Net-Logic has announced the launch of its new NavWatch Dual Compass Monitor and Selector for use with gyrocompasses.

German navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz has launched a new generation gyro compass which it says can be operated free of maintenance.

Teledyne TSS has launched a new gyrocompass changeover system aimed at protecting navigation equipment against the danger of a sudden loss of heading input.

Alphatron Marine reports that its Alphatron Fiber Optic Gyro is to be installed on a number of newbuild Dutch pilot tenders.