Northrop unit to supply navigation equipment to Carisbrooke newbuilds

Northrop Grumman Corp. said Tuesday it has won orders to supply electronic navigation equipment for 10 new ships to be built in China for Carisbrooke Shipping.

Northrop's Sperry Marine business unit will supply the systems, which will be installed on the 7,600-deadweight-ton general cargo vessels at Jiangsu Yangzjiang Shipbuilding in South China. The Sperry Marine navigation package will include autopilot, gyro and magnetic compasses, radars, speed and depth sensors and other components.

Based on the Isle of Wight, U.K., Carisbrooke Shipping operates a fleet of more than 40 dry cargo vessels ranging from 3,000 to 20,000 dwt. 

Source: American Shipper