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 reports Record-high new orders in Q1 2014
KONGSBERG reports Q1 operating revenues of MNOK 3 941 (MNOK 4 033) and EBITDA of MNOK 446 (MNOK 500), resulting in an EBITDA margin of 11.3 per cent (12.4 per cent).
World's largest inland port selects KONGSBERG Multibeam Echo sounder
Port of Duisburg, World's largest inland port today selected KONGSBERG Multibeam Echo sounder as part of the upgradation of their survey capability which presently uses a single beam echosounder.
KONGSBERG to deliver C4I CORTEX for the Combatant Craft Medium Mark One
Inc. (OIW) in Clackamas, OR on February 10th, 2014. KONGSBERG will provide their C4I CORTEX system to fulfill the requirements of the programās Tactical Computer System. vessel. features.
Kongsberg to Supply Engine Room Simulator to Ghana
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) has awarded Kongsberg Maritime a contract to deliver its K-Sim Engine simulator for its premises in Accra, Ghana. The highly advanced Full Mission Engine Room Simulator (ERS), which is due for delivery in May 2014 will enable RMU to provide education according to STCW requirements. RMU is a tertiary institution that gained university status in October 2007. Itā¦
Kongsberg Engine Room Simulator for NMIT
Kongsberg Maritime will deliver the latest version of its leading Engine Room Simulator (ERS), K-Sim Engine, to a new Applied Technology Facility at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) in New Zealand. Taking place in June 2014, this will be the first Kongsberg Maritime ERS delivery to a customer in New Zealand but one of many to leading maritime training institutions in the Southern hemisphere.
Kongsberg Maritime's Double Whammy 200th Anniversary
Kongsberg Geoacoustics informs it has delivered its 200th Geoswath Plus on Kongsberg Maritimeās 200th anniversary. Nick Burchill, Subsea Sales Manager for Kongsberg Maritime in Canada presented a plaque to Denis D'Amours, Director of the Canadian Hydrographic Service's Pacific Region, which uses the equipment, in honour of the occasion. The Canadian Hydrographic Service uses its GeoSwath Plus systems for shallow water mapping when a high rate of coverage is required.
Kongsberg Offers Remote Vessel Access with Netop
Kongsberg Maritime in Norway, who supplies navigation, automation, training and safety systems for maritime transport and offshore vessels, is now implementing Netop remote control software to establish secure remote access to all vessels with Kongsberg Maritime installations. Using existing satellite connections, Netopās new technology, SecureM2M, creates a secure tunnel into Kongsberg Maritime networked devicesā¦
Kongsberg Delivers Simulator Upgrades
The Simsea AS maritime training center in Haugesund, Norway, has chosen Kongsberg Maritime to support the extension of its offshore simulation facilities with new simulators and significant upgrades to existing simulators. Kongsberg Maritime has also recently delivered a new rig simulator model at Simsea, based on the Floatel Superior accommodation unit, which is currently in operation in the North Sea.
Kongsberg Technology Chosen for 10 Petrobas Newbuilds
Kongsberg Maritime inform it has been contracted to deliver substantial technology packages for ten new pipelaying vessels ordered by Brazilian multinational energy corporation, Petrobras. In contracts valued approx. NOK 118 Million, the scope of supply includes Kongsberg Maritime's leading offshore vessel technology including Dynamic Positioning (DP), position reference systems, propulsion control and automation.
Kongsberg to Equip 10 Newbuild Pipelayers
Kongsberg Maritime has been chosen to deliver substantial technology packages for ten new pipelaying vessels ordered by Brazilian multinational energy corporation, Petrobras.
Kongsberg Delivers 50th HAIN System
Kongsberg Maritime has delivered its 50th HAIN (Hydro Acoustic aided Inertial Navigation) Reference System, to long-time HAIN user, Ocean Rig. HAIN significantly improves reference data accuracy and update rate sent to Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems to support safer, more reliable and efficient offshore drilling operation. It is also suitable for applications including offshore loading and specialist operations such as offshore construction.
Kongsberg to Overhaul Seamenās Church Simulators
SCI begins a massive rebuild of its Paducah, Ky. simulators used to train mariners for safety on the water. The Seamenās Church Institute (SCI) has signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime for a complete overhaul of important maritime simulator technology at its Center for Maritime Education campus in Paducah, Ky. Installation begins in August to replace existing wheelhouse architecture with entirelyā¦
KONGSBERG Nets Petrofac Pipelayer Vessel Contract
KONGSBERG says it has been appointed as the supplier & integrator of all electrical, telecom and integrated control systems for a new Petrofac JSD 6000 deepwater derrick lay vessel, to be built at the Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd (ZPMC) yard in China for Petrofac UK. The contract worth more than NOK 230 Million was awarded by ZPMC to Kongsberg Maritime Engineering (KME), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime.
Kongsberg to Electronically Outfit New Pipelayer Vessel
Kongsberg has been appointed as the supplier and integrator of all electrical, telecom and integrated control systems for the new Petrofac JSD 6000 deepwater derrick lay vesselā¦
Kongsberg Open 'Subsea Valley', Oslo, Office
The company says it has installed 330 employees in a new building which will be the main headquarters for the Group's Oil & Gas business area in addition to accommodating some of the Group's defence activities. According to the cluster organisation 'Subsea Valley', the area between Fornebu and Drammen currently includes some 200 enterprises that represent nearly 57 000 workplaces and roughly NOK 111 billion in sales.
New Kongsberg DP Simulator DNV Class A Certified
The latest version of K-Sim DP, a Dynamic Positioning (DP) Maneuvering simulator from Kongsberg Maritime, has received Class A Certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). This makes it compliant with the highest DNV standard for DP simulators according to Standard of Certification of Maritime Simulators number 2.14 (January 2011). K-Sim DP Maneuvering is the most advanced in a long line of Dynamic Positioning simulators developed by Kongsberg Maritime.
Kongsberg Sonar Aids University Geo-Archeological Survey
Researchers from Plymouth University (UK) conducted a marine geoarchaeological survey off Methoni, Greece. The Kongsberg GeoAcoustics Dual Frequency Side Scan Sonar and the GeoPulse Pinger Sub-Bottom Profiler were used for visualisation of underwater antiquities over the local underwater archaeological site, within the GE.N.ESIS project. There is archaeological evidence supporting that the human presence in the Methoni Bay, Greece, dates back to the Bronze Age.
Kongsberg Demonstrate Powerful Compact Multi-beam Sonar
At the Muiderzand marina in The Netherlands, Kongsberg customers gathered for a working demonstration of the EM2040 Compact multibeam system on board the survey vessel āHavenschap 1ā. The Havenschap 1 is equipped with a moon-pool mounting configuration to accommodate the EM2040C single sonar head together with a dual frequency single beam transducer; a proven concept and easy to install. The demonstrations took place over different areas includingā¦
Netherlands Ministry Chooses Kongsberg Radar
The Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, Rijkswaterstaat (RWS), has chosen Kongsberg Norcontrol IT to deliver a state-of-the-art RADAR surveillanceā¦
UASC's New Mega-Container Ships to Have Kongsberg 'Full Picture'
Kongsberg Maritime has secured contracts with a value of NOK 150 Million to deliver fully integrated navigation and automation systems for a series of 10 container vessels ordered by United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) and under construction at HII. The five 14,000 TEU class and five 18,800 class vessels will be among the largest, most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly containerships ever built.