Navigate with Precision: Expert Compass Repair & Adjustment

Trusted for 40 Years - Specializing in Ritchie and Danforth Compasses Across New England and Nationwide

Welcome to Young’s Maritime Services, LLC

With over 40 years of maritime expertise, Young's Maritime Services in East Wakefield, NH, is your go-to source for professional Ritchie and Danforth compass repair and adjustment. Serving the entire New England Coast for on-site adjustments and nationwide for repairs, we blend time-honored craftsmanship with precision technology to restore and recalibrate your compass, ensuring compliance with the highest maritime standards. Trust us to keep your maritime navigation accurate and reliable, whether you're at sea or ashore.

Why Choose Young's Maritime Services?

40 Years of Trusted Maritime Experience

With a legacy spanning over 40 years, Young’s Maritime Services brings unparalleled experience and trustworthiness to the maritime compass repair industry.

Comprehensive In-House and On-Site Services

We offer the convenience of both in-house nationwide repairs and on-site adjustments along the New England Coast, accommodating a wide array of customer needs.

Specialized Expertise in Ritchie and Danforth Compasses

We uniquely specialize in the repair and adjustment of Ritchie and Danforth compasses, ensuring top-tier expertise for these specific brands.

We specialize in repairing and completely refurbishing Ritchie compasses. Most models can be repaired for under $100.00. (10% discount for 2 or more compasses repaired)

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Adhering to Maritime Standards for Unmatched Reliability

Our commitment to safety and precision is paramount. We rigorously adhere to the standards set by the International Marine Organization (IMO) and the American Water Ways Carriers Association's Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). Our services ensure that your magnetic compasses are not only finely tuned and accurately calibrated, but also compliant with the annual adjustment requirements mandated for maritime safety.


Every compass entrusted to us is evaluated, adjusted, and repaired with professional precision, aligning with the highest standards of maritime navigation. By choosing Young’s Maritime Services, you're not just choosing excellence in repair and adjustment; you're choosing a service that prioritizes compliance, reliability, and your safety at sea.

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Compass Repair Products

To comply with the International Marine Organization (IMO) and the American Water Ways Carriers Association and Responsible Carrier Program (RCP), magnetic compasses are required to be adjusted annually. Young’s Maritime fulfills this requirement by evaluating, adjusting and repairing any size compass with professional precision. We are also an authorized service station for Ritchie Compass.

Helmsman Compass

Helmsman Compasses

Navigator Compass

Navigator Compasses

Globemaster Compass

Globemaster Compasses

Types of Vessels we Service

To comply with the International Marine Organization (IMO) and the American Water Ways Carriers Association and Responsible Carrier Program (RCP), magnetic compasses are required to be adjusted annually. Young’s Maritime fulfills this requirement by evaluating, adjusting and repairing any size compass with professional precision. We are also an authorized service station for Ritchie Compass.

Our Compass Repair Process

Mail-In Service

Begin by mailing your compass to our dedicated repair center. Please securely package the compass to prevent damage during transit.

Repair and Restoration

Our skilled technicians undertake the repair process, addressing any identified issues with precision and care.

Return Shipment

We offer flexible return options, including pickup or shipment to the address provided. To mail back your compass click here.

Invoice and Payment

Following the successful repair and dispatch of your compass, we will generate an invoice for the services rendered. This invoice will be sent to you via the provided email address.

What Our Clients Say

Youngs Maritime Services did a great job to repair a compass we sent to them, and they did it for a much less expensive cost compared to others we checked on.
Captain Q.

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As an Authorized Service Station for Ritchie Compasses, we are happy to

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