Based in Vancouver, Canada, Autonav is a world renown marine steering technology designer and manufacturer with over 70 years of family experience. Autonav designs and manufactures manual hydraulic and electrohydraulic steering systems, their electronic controls, as well as a range of autopilots suitable for vessels from 18 to over 1000 feet (5 to 300 meters) in length. Over 70 years of family experience results in superior and more cost effective designs which have set industry standards. From humble beginnings in 1936, these small manual systems have grown in design and capability to handle the largest and most sophisticated Commercial and Naval Vessels while maintaining William Wagner's original standards of quality, robust design and constant innovation. Competence has expanded under Paul Wagner to include modern digital control systems and integration with other shipboard systems. Typical systems are supplied to Naval Vessels, Ultra Quiet Research Vessels, Patrol Boats, Bulk Carriers, Tankers, Offshore Supply Vessels, Ferries, Tugboats, Fishing Vessels and Yachts.