Wills Ridley Ltd

Wills Ridley have been designing and manufacturing hydraulic steering gear since 1963. We supply full turnkey hydraulic steering, retro fits and rudder and rudder assembly packages. Our customers can choose from standard products or the majority of products including hydraulic actuators, valves, helm pumps, electrical or engine driven power packs and steering wheels. Steering gear packages can be designed to suit all major classification societies and can interface with all major auto pilots. Whether we’re in contact with the vessel owner, naval architect, technical or procurement department, we are happy to help and can offer full discretion. We are happy to sign non disclosure agreements when required. Having lucrative commercial and military contracts for many world and NATO navies (including the British Royal Navy), we can use their vast experience from a wide range of vessels to find a solution for any new-build or refit project up to 40 TM rudder torque capability per rudder. A vast network of 32 agents and service centres all over the world provide us with a high-quality aftercare service, providing training, accessible spares and worldwide commissioning, if required.