In the maritime industry, navigation and communication equipment is not an optional luxury; it is the backbone of safe, efficient, and compliant vessel operations. When a radar fails mid-voyage, when an ECDIS needs urgent recalibration, or when a vessel’s AIS system requires immediate replacement, every hour of downtime translates directly into financial loss and operational risk.

That is why Master Systems has established a robust global presence as an authorised Furuno sales and service provider across eleven of the world’s most strategically important ports. From the oil-rich coast of Angola to the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey, we ensure that vessel operators, ship managers, and fleet owners have reliable access to genuine Furuno products and certified repair services — exactly where and when they are needed.

Furuno, with over 85 years of innovation in marine electronics, remains the gold standard for radars, ECDIS, AIS transponders, VDR systems, GMDSS equipment, autopilots, GPS navigators, fishfinders, and sonar. We combine Furuno’s world-class technology with on-the-ground technical expertise at each port we serve.

Furuno in Angola — Port of Luanda

The Port of Luanda is sub-Saharan Africa’s most significant petroleum and general cargo gateway, handling a high volume of offshore supply vessels, tankers, and bulk carriers serving Angola’s thriving oil and gas sector.

We provide the full range of Furuno marine electronics at Luanda, including radar systems, ECDIS units, AIS Class A transponders, and VHF/DSC radios. Our technical team on the ground is experienced in serving offshore support vessels (OSVs) and FPSO-related marine traffic, where SOLAS compliance and equipment reliability are non-negotiable.

Services available in Angola:

• Supply of genuine Furuno navigation and communication equipment
• On-board installation and commissioning
• ECDIS chart update support and type-approval compliance checks
• Radar and AIS fault diagnosis and repair
• GMDSS equipment servicing and certification support

Angola’s maritime sector continues to expand beyond oil, with increasing general cargo and container traffic. We are positioned to support this growth with scalable Furuno solutions for vessels of all classes.

Furuno in Bahrain — Khalifa Bin Salman Port

Bahrain occupies a pivotal position in the Arabian Gulf, serving as a key logistics, bunkering, and naval support hub. Khalifa Bin Salman Port handles a diverse mix of container ships, ro-ro vessels, and offshore marine traffic, all operating in one of the world’s most commercially sensitive maritime corridors.

We maintain a strong operational capability in Bahrain for Furuno products and technical services. The region’s demanding operational environment, extreme heat, high humidity, and intensive vessel turnaround schedules make equipment reliability and fast servicing essential.

Services available in Bahrain:

• Supply of Furuno radars, GPS navigators, and autopilot systems
• VHF/DSC radio supply, installation, and testing
• GMDSS survey preparation and equipment recertification
• Autopilot system fault diagnosis and repair
• Rapid spare parts sourcing and delivery

Bahrain is also a significant base for naval vessels and government maritime fleets, for which Master Systems can provide Furuno equipment tailored to demanding military and coast guard applications. 

Furuno in Dakar — Port of Dakar, Senegal

The Port of Dakar is West Africa’s most important deepwater port and a critical transhipment and fishing hub for the region. Its strategic location at the westernmost point of the African continent makes it a natural calling point for vessels transiting between Europe, the Americas, and southern Africa.

Dakar also hosts one of West Africa’s largest fishing fleets, making Furuno’s advanced fishfinding and sonar technology especially relevant in this market. We serve both the commercial shipping and fishing segments here.

Services available in Dakar:

• Furuno fishfinder and sonar supply and installation
• Chartplotter and GPS navigator supplies for fishing and commercial vessels
• GMDSS equipment (EPIRB, SART, VHF) supply and servicing
• AIS transponder installation and programming
• On-board fault diagnosis and repair services

For fishing vessel operators running extended trips across the Eastern Atlantic, having access to reliable Furuno fishfinding equipment serviced by certified technicians in Dakar represents a significant operational advantage.

Furuno in Fujairah — Port of Fujairah, UAE

Fujairah holds one of the most strategically critical positions in global maritime trade. Located just outside the Strait of Hormuz on the Gulf of Oman, it is the world’s second-largest bunkering hub and a preferred calling port for vessels repositioning between the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean routes.

Thousands of vessels anchor or call at Fujairah annually, making it one of the most important locations for Master Systems’ Furuno supply and repair operations. Our Fujairah presence is backed by a well-stocked inventory of Furuno equipment and a team capable of rapid mobilisation to vessels at anchorage or berth.

Services available in Fujairah:

• Full Furuno product range supply, including radar, ECDIS, and VDR
• Satellite compass installation and calibration
• AIS Class A and Class B transponder supply and servicing
• Emergency radar repair and gyrocompass interface troubleshooting
• At-anchorage technical service with coordination through ship agents

Fujairah’s role as a global maritime crossroads makes it one of our most active service locations, with the capability to support VLCC tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, and gas carriers alike.

Furuno in Ghana — Port of Tema

The Port of Tema is Ghana’s primary commercial gateway and a rapidly developing hub for offshore oil and gas services following the development of the Jubilee, TEN, and Sankofa fields in Ghanaian waters. The port handles container traffic, bulk cargo, and an expanding volume of offshore support vessel activity.

We support vessel operators in Ghana with genuine Furuno equipment and certified servicing, helping fleet managers maintain compliance and operational continuity in this growing West African maritime economy.

Services available in Ghana:

• Furuno radar and AIS system supply and installation
• NAVTEX receiver supply and programming
• GMDSS equipment inspection and servicing
• Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) supply and annual performance testing
• Navigation system fault diagnosis and repair

Ghana’s position as a stable, business-friendly hub in West Africa makes it an attractive port of call for international shipping operators, and we are fully equipped to meet the Furuno servicing needs of those vessels.

Furuno in Indonesia — Tanjung Priok and Key Indonesian Ports

Indonesia presents one of the world’s most complex maritime environments. As an archipelago of over 17,000 islands, situated across the critical Strait of Malacca and the Java Sea, Indonesia demands navigation equipment of the highest reliability. The country is one of the world’s largest fishing nations and a major player in commodities shipping, particularly for coal, palm oil, and nickel.

We serve vessel operators across Indonesia’s major ports, providing Furuno equipment suited to the specific challenges of archipelagic navigation and tropical operating conditions.

Services available in Indonesia:

• Furuno GPS/DGPS navigator supply and installation
• Fishfinder and sonar equipment for commercial fishing fleets
• VDR and S-VDR supply, installation, and annual performance testing
• Radar and ECDIS calibration and repair
• GMDSS station servicing for vessels on international voyages

Indonesia’s domestic and international shipping sector is undergoing significant expansion, driven by government investment in maritime infrastructure. Master Systems is positioned to support this growth through reliable Furuno supply and technical services at scale.

Furuno in Lomé — Port of Lomé, Togo

The Port of Lomé has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, emerging as West Africa’s most capable deepwater transhipment terminal and a critical logistics gateway for landlocked countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad. The port’s naturally deep harbour accommodates large container vessels and bulk carriers without dredging — a significant competitive advantage in the region.

Master Systems serves the growing international vessel traffic at Lomé with Furuno bridge systems, GMDSS equipment, and navigation electronics, supported by technical expertise appropriate to the demands of long-haul international shipping.

Services available in Lomé:

• Furuno integrated bridge system supply and installation
• AIS transponder supply, installation, and programming
• GMDSS equipment (INMARSAT, HF/MF radio, EPIRB) servicing
• Radar system supply and fault repair
• Navigation system compliance checks for PSC inspections

As Lomé continues to attract larger vessels and more frequent calls from major shipping lines, Master Systems’ presence ensures that vessel operators can access Furuno support without disrupting port schedules.

Furuno in Namibia — Port of Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is southern Africa’s only significant natural deepwater harbour and serves as the primary maritime gateway for Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The port is also home to one of Africa’s most productive fishing industries, operating across the rich Benguela Current ecosystem.

Master Systems provides Furuno equipment and repair services tailored to both the commercial fishing and general cargo segments operating out of Walvis Bay, with particular expertise in fishfinding and sonar technology relevant to the Southern Atlantic fishing grounds.

Services available in Namibia:

• Furuno sonar and fishfinder supply and installation
• Radar system supply, installation, and servicing
• GPS and chartplotter systems for fishing vessels
• AIS and GMDSS equipment supply
• On-board technical inspection and repair

For fishing vessel operators working the Benguela Current — among the most productive fishing grounds in the world — Furuno’s sonar and detection technology, serviced by Master Systems in Walvis Bay, is an essential operational tool.

Furuno in Oman — Ports of Sohar and Muscat

Oman’s maritime sector is defined by its exceptional geographic position. Controlling the southern approach to the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes, Oman is an indispensable port of call for tanker and bulk carrier operators navigating between the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Gulf. The Port of Sohar has emerged as a major industrial and logistics hub, while Muscat serves commercial shipping and naval traffic.

Master Systems provides Furuno solutions across Oman’s key maritime locations, supporting tanker operators, offshore service vessels, fishing fleets, and government maritime agencies.

Services available in Oman:

• Furuno ECDIS supply, installation, and chart service support
• Autopilot system supply, installation, and maintenance
• Satellite compass supply and calibration
• Radar and navigation system repair
• GMDSS equipment testing and recertification

Oman’s Vision 2040 economic diversification strategy includes major investment in maritime infrastructure, creating significant opportunity for expanded vessel traffic and, with it, growing demand for reliable Furuno equipment and authorised servicing.

Furuno in Qatar — Hamad Port

Hamad Port, inaugurated in 2016, is among the most technologically advanced ports in the world and Qatar’s primary commercial maritime gateway. Designed to handle container ships, ro-ro vessels, and general cargo, Hamad Port is also a critical logistics node for Qatar’s LNG export operations — the largest in the world.

Vessels calling at Hamad Port operate at the highest levels of international compliance expectation, making the availability of certified Furuno equipment and authorised repair services a significant advantage for fleet operators.

Services available in Qatar:

• Furuno VDR and S-VDR supply, installation, and annual performance testing
• Radar system supply and technical servicing
• GMDSS station equipment supply and recertification
• AIS system supply, programming, and fault repair
• ECDIS installation and type-approval compliance support

Qatar’s maritime industry is expanding beyond LNG, with growing investment in offshore services, commercial shipping, and naval capability. Master Systems’ Furuno services at Hamad Port are aligned to support this broadening maritime base.

Furuno in Turkey — Istanbul, İzmir, and Mersin

Turkey is one of the most strategically important maritime nations in the world, controlling the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits through which Black Sea trade, including significant volumes of grain, steel, and petroleum, must pass. Turkey’s three major ports, Istanbul, İzmir on the Aegean coast, and Mersin on the Eastern Mediterranean, collectively handle tens of millions of tonnes of cargo annually and serve as bases for large domestic fishing, ferry, and commercial shipping fleets.

We operate across all three of Turkey’s principal port locations, providing the widest range of Furuno products and repair services of any of our regional hubs, including full workshop-level repair capability.

Services available in Turkey:

• Full Furuno product range: radar, ECDIS, AIS, VHF, autopilot, VDR, and GMDSS
• Workshop-level repair and board-level component servicing
• ECDIS and radar type-approval and PSC compliance support
• Satellite navigation system calibration and servicing
• Voyage Data Recorder annual performance testing
• Furuno spare parts supply for urgent and scheduled maintenance

Turkey’s position as a bridge between European and Asian trade routes, combined with the density of vessel traffic through the Turkish Straits, makes it one of the highest-demand locations in our network. Our technical team based in Turkey is highly experienced and proficient, equipped to support a wide range of vessels, from small fishing trawlers to massive 400-meter container ships.

Genuine Furuno Products & Services — Eleven Ports Worldwide

Navigating international waters involves more than just mastering the sea; it also requires overcoming the logistical challenges of sourcing dependable equipment and skilled technicians in unfamiliar ports. We remove that uncertainty.

As an authorized Furuno dealer, we offer vessel operators and fleet managers a consistent, professional, and technically certified service across eleven critical ports spanning West Africa, southern Africa, the Arabian Gulf, Southeast Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Whether you require a planned equipment upgrade, emergency repair, GMDSS recertification, or urgent spare parts supply, we deliver with the reliability your vessel’s safety depends on. Contact us today to discuss your Furuno equipment requirements at any of our eleven global port locations.