Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime is a global technology enterprise that specializes in providing innovative solutions and systems for the maritime industry. It is a subsidiary of Kongsberg Gruppen, a prominent Norwegian technology company. Kongsberg Maritime is renowned for its extensive range of products and services that cater to various maritime sectors, including offshore oil and gas, merchant marine, subsea, navy, coastal marine, aquaculture, training, and more.
Key Areas of Operation:
Offshore & Marine:
- Dynamic Positioning Systems (DPS): These systems enable vessels to maintain their position and heading automatically using their own propellers and thrusters.
- Automation and Control Systems: Advanced systems for monitoring and controlling various shipboard operations.
- Propulsion Systems: Products like thrusters and propulsion control systems.
- Integrated Bridge Systems: Comprehensive bridge solutions encompassing navigation, communication, and machinery control.
Subsea:
- Underwater Vehicles: Including autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and other robotic systems designed for underwater tasks.
- Sonar and Sensors: High-performance sonar systems and various underwater sensors for mapping, detection, and monitoring tasks.
- Marine Robotics: Cutting-edge robotic technology for subsea inspection, maintenance, and exploration.
Digital Solutions:
- Integrated Solutions: Advanced software platforms for integrating various shipboard systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Vessel Performance: Digital tools that provide real-time data analytics and insights to optimize vessel performance and reduce fuel consumption.
- Simulation and Training: Sophisticated simulators and training solutions for maritime professionals to practice and hone their skills.
Environmental Solutions:
- Emissions Control: Technology and systems aimed at reducing environmental impact, including scrubbers and other emissions control equipment.
- Energy Management: Systems for managing and optimizing energy use on vessels.
Innovation and R&D:
Kongsberg Maritime invests heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of technological innovation. Their focus on R&D allows them to develop state-of-the-art maritime solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the maritime industry.
Global Presence:
The company has a broad international footprint, with offices, service centers, and representatives around the world. This global presence ensures that they can provide timely support and services to their customers, regardless of location.
Commitment to Sustainability:
Kongsberg Maritime is committed to promoting sustainability in the maritime industry. Their advanced technologies are designed to enhance fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and minimize the environmental impact of maritime operations.
Corporate Values:
The company emphasizes principles such as quality, safety, and innovation. They aim to deliver superior products and services while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
In summary, Kongsberg Maritime stands out as a leader in the maritime technology sector, offering a wide array of advanced solutions that cater to the diverse needs of its global clientele. Their dedication to innovation, quality, and sustainability positions them as a key player in advancing the maritime industry's future.
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- Phone: +4799203837
- Web: www.km.kongsberg.com
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Kongsberg Digital News
Kongsberg Tech Package for Swedenās New Subs
The Swedish Navy together with SAAB Kockums AB has selected an active sonar suite and bottom navigation technology from Kongsberg Maritime for installation on two next generation A26 submarines, which are due for delivery no later than 2022. The contract was awarded through a competitive international tender process and follows a 2015 contract win covering similar systems for two Swedish Navy A19 submarines.
Kongsberg Upgrades Software for Norden
Kongsberg Maritime has delivered new fleet and vessel management functionality through a recent customized software update across Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/Sā fleet and shore offices. The software roll-out took place during January 2016 and included updates to vessel and shore based modules covering maintenance, spare parts, information sharing, procurement and budgeting. The updated software was developed in close co-operation with NORDENā¦
Kongsberg GlobalSim Management Buyout
Kongsberg GlobalSim, the wholly owned land-segment crane simulation subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime is to become an independent business following a management buyout announced on 21st March 2016.
Kongsberg Appoints New Managing Director
Leif Kristian Weum has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of the Kongsberg Maritime Sales and Service office in Athens, Greece. Kongsberg Maritimeā¦
Haugsdal to Take Over as Kongsberg Maritime Head
Egil Haugsdal has been selected to take over as President of Kongsberg Maritime. Haugsdal holds extensive leadership experience from KONGSBERG, currently leading Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies, with previous experience as Executive Vice President of Business Development and as President of Kongsberg Protech Systems. Haugsdal will assume his new position after a short period of overlap with current president Geir Håøy, who will assume the position of CEO of KONGSBERG in June 2016.
Kongsberg Maritime Opens Office in Panama
Kongsberg Maritime has established a new country office in the Republic of Panama. Opened in January 2016 and situated in the āCanal Zoneā close to Panama City, Kongsberg Maritime Panama will service merchant fleet customers transiting the Canal and the extensive tug sector in the region, in addition to providing support for ongoing or planned land reclamation dredging and new port and terminal construction projects.
Indonesian Center Installs Kongsberg Simulators
Kongsberg Maritime has completed the delivery and installation of a suite of new bridge simulators for Indonesiaās Ministry of Transportation. The new simulatorsā¦
Kongsberg Installs CCTV System for USCG Icebreaker
Kongsberg Maritime has delivered a complete new CCTV system to the U.S. Coast Guard for its heavy icebreaker vessel Polar Star (WAGB-10). The delivery follows a CCTV System upgrade on Polar Starās sister vessel, the USCGC Healy Polar Ice Breaker, in 2013. The USCGC Polar Star is one of the largest ships in the U.S. Coast Guard and one of the worldās most powerful nonnuclear ships. It was commissionedā¦
Kongsberg Maritime Acquires SMSC
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to buy the Trondheim-based ship simulation and consultancy company, Ship Modelling & Simulation Centre AS (SMSC). The acquisition is expected to be completed January 2016. āMore sophisticated vessel operations have contributed to an increasing focus on training to enhance safety and efficiency,ā said CEO of Kongsberg Maritime, Geir Håøy. āSMSC fits perfectly into our business and will complement our existing product and service portfolio well.
Algoryx Simulation, Kongsberg Maritime Ink R&D Deal
Kongsberg Maritime and Algoryx Simulation have entered a five year agreement, which supports Kongsberg Maritimeās continuing development of fidelity and realismā¦
Kongsberg ECDIS Now Includes AIO
The U.K. Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has worked with Kongsberg Maritime to ensure the latest K-Bridge ECDIS and K-Nav ECDIS software includes AIO, making additional chart information available to the mariner when using its Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) models. In the past, navigators have relied on the ADMIRALTY T&P NMs to manually update their paper charts. AIO is a free service included with the ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS).
Kongsberg Bags Orders for Upgraded Heli-deck Camera
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd. (KML) Camera Group announced it has been awarded multiple contracts to supply the recently upgraded Helicopter Observation Surveillance System (HOSS). The HOSS is designed for real time video monitoring of heli-deck operations in extreme low-light conditions aboard Naval Surface Ships and is fully qualified to meet US MIL standards. The history of the HOSS spans nearly threeā¦
KONGSBERG Awarded IVCS Package for Nautilus Newbuild
Nautilus announces that the contract for the vessel integrated control system (including dynamic positioning and navigation systems) to be used on the Company's Production Support Vessel (PSV)ā¦
Kongsberg Maritime Delivers Space-based AIS
On July 8 2015, ESA authorized the delivery of KONGSBERGās fourth generation SAT-AIS Receiver flight models, to the Norwegian Space Center; for integration into the NORSAT-1 satellite. With this delivery, KONGSBERG further strengthens its position as a supplier of space-based infrastructure in the maritime domain. NORSAT-1 is scheduled for launch in Q1 2016 and will be Norwayās fourth AIS capable satellite to embed an AIS Receiver from Kongsberg Seatex AS.
Swedish Patrol Boats Refit with Kongsberg Sonar
As part of a rebuild and lifetime extension program for five Swedish Navy patrol boats, Swede Ship Marine will install new Kongsberg Maritime sonar systems to replace the previous model SIMRAD SS576 sonar first installed in 1996 on board the Tapper-class (or Bevakningsbåt 80). At 22 meters in length and a displacement of 62 tons, the Tapper-class Fast Patrol Boats operate in extremely shallow water and require sonar capable of high performance in such environments.
DNV-GL Approves Kongsberg Engine Room Simulators
Kongsberg Maritime has received DNV-GL certification for three of its latest engine room simulator models designed to provide in-depth training on the K-Sim Engine simulator platform. The DNV GL-ST-033:2014-08 Maritime Simulator Systems certification, which is based on the on the requirements of STCW Convention, Regulation I/12, was given to the DE88 Oil Rig, DE66 Drill Ship and M42 AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug & Supply) K-Sim Engine models in June 2015.
Kongsberg Releases GeoSwath Plus Survey Software
Released to selected trial customers earlier this year, the next generation software for Kongsberg Maritimeās GeoSwath Plus shallow water multibeam echo sounder has already been put through its paces on the river Douro in Northern Portugal by one of the countryās survey companies, Lagoa do Ruivo Survey (LRS). The new GS4 all-in-one survey package is a completely reworked version of the GS+ software, providing higher performance and a contemporary look and feel.
Kongsberg Contracted to Support FLNG Conversion
Keppel Shipyard in Singapore and Black & Veatch in the U.S. have awarded Kongsberg Maritime an order for the delivery of an electrical package and safety and automation system for Golar LNGās conversion of the ex-LNG Carrier Golar Hilli to an FLNG (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas production unit). Kongsberg Maritimeās technology will be the backbone of the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for the new FLNG.
Kongsberg Technology for Johan Sverdrup Field
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a call-off order for delivery of the Safety and Automation System (SAS), Life Cycle Simulator and SAS Information Management System for the four platforms on the Johan Sverdrup field centre. The order is based on the Project Specific Agreement for the Johan Sverdrup SAS awarded to Kongsberg Maritime in May 2014 and contains extensive hardware, software and system engineering competence delivery.
Kongsberg to Equip 2 New Jack-Up Vessels
Kongsberg has been selected to deliver a complete Electro, Instrument & Telecom (EIT), propulsion, safety, automation and dynamic positioning package for two new Gusto NG-2500X DP II design, offshore construction Jack-Up vessels. The vessels are owned by Vahana Offshore Pte Ltd in Singapore. The contracts were awarded by builder Eversendai Offshore RMC FZE (Shipyard) in RAK Maritime City, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The Kongsberg scope of supply includes engineering and integration services.
