Who is Sperry Marine?
Sperry Marine provides safe, efficient and reliable Navigation Solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry.
20+ locations
390+ employees
6,000+ vessels
This is Us
Sperry Marine provides safe, efficient and reliable Navigation Solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry.
With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we operate in over 10 countries, with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas and Asia and employ over 390 people. Throughout this time, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers.
Our success is built on numerous strengths, including our expertise and global reach, employees, approach to sustainability and drive to innovate. Combined, these assets form a unique platform for our continued success and future growth in the commercial and defence maritime industry.
We Are Sperry Marine
Careers at Sperry Marine
We are eager to welcome ambitious professionals who are ready to navigate the future with us.
These are our Values
We are guided by the following values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Continuous Improvement
Exceed Expectations
Innovate & Lead
Accountable & Fair
Diversity & Respect
Team Collaboration
This is Our History
Sperry Marine, a distinguished name in the maritime industry, carries forward the rich heritage of three pioneering companies: Decca, C. Plath, and Sperry Gyrocompass.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, our legacy is built on innovation and expertise. Since becoming a part of Northrop Grumman Corporation in 2001, Sperry Marine has continued to lead as a global supplier of advanced navigation, communication, and steering control systems for both commercial marine and naval markets.
Sperry Gyrocompass
Founded in 1910 by the visionary American inventor Elmer Ambrose Sperry, Sperry Gyrocompass was established to commercialise his groundbreaking navigational technologies, including the marine gyrostabiliser and the gyrocompass. These innovations played a pivotal role in both World War I and World War II, serving the Allied navies with crucial navigation tools.
Today, the spirit of revolutionary invention continues to drive Sperry Marine, pushing the boundaries of maritime technology and safety.
Timeline of Sperry Gyrocompass
C. Plath
For nearly 150 years, the name C. Plath has been synonymous with the highest standards of precision, reliability, and quality in maritime navigation. Renowned for their magnetic compasses, C. Plath has made a significant mark on the hearts of skippers across generations.
Today, their magnetic compass remains an essential part of every ship’s basic equipment, revered for its ability to operate completely independent of electrical power and satellite signals. This enduring reliability underpins the legacy of C. Plath and continues to influence the core technologies of Sperry Marine.
Decca Radar
Originally a British gramophone manufacturer known for its Decca records, Decca Radar marked its transition into military and marine engineering during World War II. In August 1949, Decca Radar pioneered marine navigation technology with the launch of its first marine radar, the Model 159. This innovation led to the development of the first true motion radar, the first anti-collision radar system, and the first Type Approved colour radar.
These groundbreaking advancements set new standards in maritime safety and navigational aids, reinforcing Decca Radar's legacy in the annals of maritime history.
Our parent company Northrop Grumman
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