GYRO SERVICING

Customer Success Story: M.T. Patalya – Kandla

Marine Forte Enterprises recently completed a marine electronics service attendance onboard M.T. Patalya at Kandla, covering both navigation radar and gyro systems.

The attendance was carried out on 16 June 2026, with the work focused on servicing two Sperry Marine Navigat MK1 gyros and carrying out service work on the vessel's Sperry Marine BME X-band and S-band radars.

The Service Requirement

The scope included:

• Annual servicing of two Sperry Marine Navigat MK1 gyros

• Inspection and servicing of the vessel's X-band and S-band radars

• Replacement of both radar magnetrons

• Testing and verification of equipment performance following the service work.

• Gyro Servicing

  Marine Forte's attending engineer boarded the vessel and checked the parameters of Gyro No. 1 before carrying out the annual service.

  The gyro was switched off and allowed to stabilise before the container was removed and the annual servicing was carried out using OEM service kits. Following servicing, the gyro was switched on and its operating parameters were checked.

  The same procedure was subsequently carried out on Gyro No. 2. After both gyros had settled, the associated equipment was checked to confirm that it was following the gyro heading correctly. The ship's staff verified the results.

  Radar Service and Magnetron Replacement

  The vessel's Sperry Marine BME X-band and S-band radars were inspected and transmission checks were carried out.

  The radar systems were found to be transmitting properly during the inspection. Further performance and BIST checks were carried out, with the parameters found normal.

  Both radar magnetrons were then replaced using the applicable OEM procedure. Following replacement, the radars were allowed to warm up before transmission tests were performed across the required ranges.

  The radars produced good echoes and the PM checks were satisfactory. The operation of the equipment was subsequently demonstrated to the ship's staff.

  Successful Completion

  Following completion of the service work:

  • Both Sperry Marine Navigat MK1 gyros were confirmed working satisfactorily.

  • Both Sperry Marine BME X-band and S-band radars were tested and found working satisfactorily.

  • The gyro heading was verified against the associated equipment with the ship's staff.

  • The radar magnetron replacements were successfully completed.  

  Why Timely Marine Electronics Service Matters

  Navigation equipment requires reliable performance and proper servicing to support safe and efficient vessel operations.

  This attendance demonstrates Marine Forte's ability to coordinate and complete gyro servicing, radar inspection, component replacement and operational testing during a vessel attendance.

  Marine Forte – Marine Electronics Service Support

  Marine Forte Enterprises provides marine electronics service support for vessels, including radar and gyro servicing, troubleshooting, repairs and technical assistance.

  If your vessel requires marine electronics service at an upcoming port, contact Marine Forte to discuss the requirement and plan the attendance in advance.

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