ComNav
ComNav: Decades of Precision Marine Navigation
ComNav has been at the forefront of marine navigation technology since its founding in 1982 in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Marine Electronics is the cornerstone of everything the brand does, and over more than three decades, ComNav has built a hard-earned reputation for delivering systems that perform reliably in the harshest sea conditions — from commercial fishing vessels and tugboats to coast guard cutters and large leisure yachts.
The brand got its start steering boats for commercial fishing and work-boat operators one client at a time, and that customer-first philosophy remains central to its identity. Today, ComNav products can be found aboard power and sailboats, hydrographic vessels, ferries, naval vessels, and offshore supply ships in over 130 countries around the world.
Autopilots Engineered for Demanding Conditions
ComNav's Radars & Autopilots lineup is perhaps its most celebrated product family. ComNav autopilot models incorporate Intelligent Steering Technology (IST), which automatically adapts to changing sea and load conditions for enhanced safety and fuel efficiency. These systems meet CE requirements and range from IMO-compliant commercial-grade units to models designed for mid-size recreational yachts. Every autopilot ships with a 3-year warranty and access to ComNav's global technical support network.
GNSS Navigation: Sub-Centimeter Accuracy
Equally impressive is ComNav's range of Navigation Parts & Accessories, anchored by their professional GNSS smart antennas and receivers. These devices compute precise positions to within 1 cm accuracy and deliver precision headings to within 0.01 degrees, supporting multi-constellation systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS. The GNSS lineup is IMO compliant and Wheelmark certified where applicable, and interfaces seamlessly with NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and more.
Steering Systems Built for the Sea
ComNav's Steering Parts & Accessories round out the ecosystem, offering components like rudder feedbacks, jog levers, and remote control units designed to integrate smoothly with their autopilot and GNSS platforms. This tight integration across product lines is a hallmark of the ComNav approach — every component is engineered to work in concert with the larger navigation system, minimizing setup complexity and maximizing on-water reliability.
Who Uses ComNav?
ComNav serves a remarkably broad customer base: recreational boaters seeking a reliable autopilot for weekend cruising, commercial operators running 24/7 in demanding offshore conditions, and government agencies requiring IMO-certified navigation equipment. Whether the application is hydrographic surveying, offshore energy support, search and rescue, or sport fishing, ComNav offers a solution engineered to the task.
- Founded 1982 — over 40 years of marine navigation expertise
- Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
- Products deployed in 130+ countries worldwide
- 3-year warranty standard across the autopilot lineup
- IMO-compliant and Wheelmark-certified options available
- Multi-constellation GNSS support: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS