Furuno GP170D IMO DGPS Navigator

Discover the unmatched reliability of the Furuno GP170D, a precision-engineered IMO DGPS navigator tailored for demanding marine environments. Whether you're navigating vast oceans on cargo ships, ensuring safe passages for ferries, or optimizing routes on luxury yachts, this system delivers pinpoint accuracy and seamless integration with your vessel's bridge equipment. By combining advanced GPS technology with differential corrections from terrestrial beacons and SBAS augmentation, it minimizes positioning errors to centimeters, even in challenging conditions like heavy weather or high-traffic coastal zones.

Superior Stability and Precision in Every Voyage

At the heart of the GP170D lies a cutting-edge GPS receiver chipset paired with a robust antenna design that excels in noise rejection and multi-path mitigation. This means fewer position jumps caused by signal reflections off nearby structures or waves, providing crew members with confidence-inspiring data for critical maneuvers. Pair it with compatible antennas like the GPA020S or GPA021S for even greater resilience against interference, making it a go-to choice for vessels operating under stringent international safety standards.

Intuitive Display Modes for Real-Time Insights

The vibrant 5.7-inch color LCD screen offers versatile views to match your navigational needs:

• Plotter Mode: Visualize your track, waypoints, and routes on an intuitive chart-like display for effortless planning.
• Course and Highway Modes: Stay locked on your heading with clear deviation indicators and straight-line guidance.
• Data Mode: Quick-access readouts of speed, course over ground, and more.
• Integrity Mode: A comprehensive skyplot showing satellite visibility, signal strength (SNR), elevation angles, and beacon status—essential for verifying system health during long hauls.

These modes empower bridge officers to monitor GNSS and SBAS signals at a glance, reducing decision-making time in dynamic scenarios.

Advanced Features for Modern Bridge Operations

Engineered for efficiency, the GP170D boasts a blistering 10 Hz update rate—updating position data every 0.1 seconds—for buttery-smooth own-ship tracking on radars, ECDIS, and autopilots. Front-panel USB simplifies data transfers, from route imports to custom settings backups. Its LAN interface supports IEC 61162-450 protocols, enabling plug-and-play integration into networked bridge systems. Plus, BAM readiness ensures alerts flow seamlessly to centralized management, keeping your crew informed without clutter.

Key Enhancements for Route Mastery

• Streamlined menu navigation cuts training time for mixed crews.
• Robust route planning tools handle complex itineraries with waypoint sequencing and automatic corrections.
• Full IMO MSC.114(73) and IEC 61108-4 compliance guarantees readiness for global inspections.

Seamless Integration Across Your Navigation Suite

Serve as the backbone for radar overlays, AIS target association, echo sounder depth referencing, and autopilot course-following. The differential GPS function leverages QZSS, WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS for worldwide coverage, while beacon reception boosts coastal precision. This all-in-one sensor reduces cabling clutter and maintenance headaches, future-proofing your vessel's setup for evolving tech standards.

Technical Edge for Professional Mariners

Why Choose GP170D for Your Fleet?

In an era of congested shipping lanes and stricter emissions regs, reliable positioning isn't optional—it's operational survival. The Furuno GP170D stands out by blending battle-tested durability with forward-thinking connectivity, helping captains shave fuel costs through optimized routing and dodge fines via compliant logging. From transoceanic freighters to high-speed ferries, it's the navigator that keeps you ahead of the curve.