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Kongsberg Maritime will deliver Integrated Vessel Control Systems for two new Siem Offshore owned, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. chartered Well Intervention Vessels (WIV) being built at German shipyard Flensburger-Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG). Both vessels are due for delivery in 2016, and will provide well-intervention services offshore Brazil for Petrobras, for an initial period of 4 years with options to extend. Based on the Salt 307WIV design, the new WIVs (FSG 765 and 766) will have a length of 158 metres, a beam of 31 metres and max. service speed of 17 knots. The vessels are compliant to MODU code and well-Intervention 2 notation, and will provide accommodation for 150 persons. The Kongsberg Maritime scope of supply for these two advanced new buildings covers all key navigation, positioning and automation technology, chosen to ensure safe and efficient vessel operation: K-Master (forward and aft bridge), K-Pos DP-32 with K-Pos DP-12 as back-up DP, cJoy DP joystick system, Dual HiPAP 501 with HAIN reference, HMS 100 helideck monitoring system, K-Thrust thruster control, K-Chief 700 incl. Power Management System, K-Safe Fire & Gas and Emergency Shut Down system, K-Bridge navigation bridge and EA 400 hydrographic echo sounder. "This is a typical ‘Full Picture' solution, where ...

Ocean Rig UDW has chosen Kongsberg Maritime to supply an extensive offshore and navigation simulator package for a brand new training centre. With a sophisticated integrated simulator suite, enabling specific operations and vessel team training, Ocean Rig's new facility, is shaping up to become one of the world's most advanced offshore training centres. Ocean Rig owns and operates two ultra-deepwater semisubmersible drilling rigs and nine ultra-deepwater drillships (including three newbuilds for delivery 2014-2016). All of these vessels operate with key technology from KONGSBERG, including Dynamic Positioning, Thruster Control, Integrated Control and Automation, Safety/Fire & Gas and Riser Management systems. Four of the drillships have Integrated Navigation solution from Kongsberg. The new training centre, comprises two full mission bridge simulators. The K-Sim Offshore simulator is to be equipped like a drillship based on Ocean Rig's Samsung 96k/Enhanced Saipem 10000 design. In addition, it will be integrated with K-Sim engine room simulator model DE66 drillship and K-Pos Dynamic positioning system including DP3 backup operation and riser management. The other full mission simulator is designed as a DNV Class A navigation bridge. Two separate classrooms will also feature K-Sim ECDIS trainers, K-Pos DP Class C and K-Chief 700 crew trainers for drillship. The ...

Kongsberg Maritime Engineering (KME), the wholly owned Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, will deliver an Integrated Control and Safety System for the new BW Offshore 'Catcher FPSO'. The contract follows BW Offshore's signing of a lease and operate contract with Premier Oil and its joint venture partners at the end of April 2014 for a FPSO to operate on the Catcher oil field in the UK North Sea. The field is owned by Premier Oil (50%, operator), Cairn Energy (30%) and MOL (20%). BW Offshore's scope includes the delivery of the FPSO, mooring system, installation and operation of the unit throughout the charter period. The FPSO will have a processing capacity of 60,000 bopd and a storage capacity of 650,000 bbl. BW Offshore will order a newbuild hull from Japan for the project, while integration work will be performed in Singapore. The FPSO shall be ready for production mid-2017. The KONGSBERG scope of supply for the FPSO includes complete E-House and Electrical Equipment. KONGSBERG will supply K-Chief 700 marine automation system for vessel control, K-Safe for fire, gas and safety for Process Shut Down (PSD) and Emergency Shut Down (ESD), K-PRO for process control, and a ...

Kongsberg Maritime has launched a bundled system developed to meet the needs of customers who want a rapid deployment turn-key system for maritime security. The M3 MARSEC Shallow-Water Maritime Security Sonar System delivers excellent quality data at a low cost of ownership. The M3 MARSEC has multiple applications including berth clearance, hull inspection, structure inspection, unexploded ordinance (UEXO)/IED detection, body and evidence recovery as well as diver detection and supervision. At the core of the M3 MARSEC is Mesotech's proven M3 MultiMode Multibeam Sonar. The M3 Sonar is the only instrument in its price point that produces high-quality imaging records and 3D profiling data using the same sonar head. The M3 MARSEC is a complete plug-and-play system that is supplied in rugged, re-usable equipment cases. The M3 MARSEC includes all required sensors for deployment. It can be set up by two people in under one hour using the Quick Start Guide; experienced users can set up and deploy the system in 15 minutes. The system is designed for rapid installation, operation and removal using vessels of opportunity. Globally supported by Kongsberg's network of Service Centers, the M3 MARSEC is the best choice for a rugged, reliable, easy-to-operate, affordable instrument for ...

Hydroid, a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), announces that it will sponsor the AUV Hydrographic Bootcamp, taking place August 3 - 8, 2014 at the University of New Hampshire's Judd Gregg Marine Science Complex in New Castle, New Hampshire. The symposium will focus on developing new methods of AUV operations, data collection, processing and display. The intensive six-day course is by invitation only, and will teach participants about the operational methods of AUVs to collect bathymetric data for the purposes of nautical charting and the data processing techniques required to create hydrographic-quality survey products. Designed for AUV operators, commercial software developers, engineers, researchers and graduate students, participants will have the ability to interact in a small group environment, both in the field in Portsmouth Harbor and ashore. "Hydroid is proud to sponsor the AUV Hydrographic Bootcamp this year," said Duane Fotheringham, president of Hydroid. "Participants are given the unique opportunity to experiment with AUVs and contribute to their advancement. AUVs have tremendous capabilities, and the Bootcamp will demonstrate their amazing applications to a new and eager audience." The course is a collaboration between The Coastal Sediments, Hydrodynamics and Engineering Laboratory (CSHEL) at the University ...

Kongsberg Maritime's 'Full Picture' solution has been selected by Chinese and Korean shipbuilders for 13 advanced newbuild offshore vessels with a total value of 330 MNOK. Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore Co. (DSIC), CIMC Raffles (CIMC), Cosco Shipyard (COSCO) and Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard (HDZ) in China, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Korea are the shipbuilders that have selected deliveries. The new contracts build on a strong 2013 performance in China and Korea where KONGSBERG was chosen for several advanced vessel newbuildings. Kongsberg Maritime will provide Dynamic Positioning (DP), Automation, Navigation and Hydroacoustic positioning. Riser management solutions will be supplied by sister company Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies. The delivery is for four advanced Offshore Drilling Units, two advanced Accommodation Units, six LNG vessels and one LNG FSRU with Integrated Automation System. One of the contracts with DSIC is for an Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig of Agility Group A5000 design, for the major Chinese Drilling Contractor, China Oilfield Services. "These new contracts for 2014 build on an excellent 2013 performance in China and Korea, where KONGSBERG was chosen for numerous advanced vessel newbuildings by major yards and owners. We truly appreciate the confidence shown by both the shipyards ...

The Artic University of Norway (UiT), has selected Kongsberg Maritime to provide cutting-edge upgrades and extensions of existing ship's bridge simulators for navigation and DP training including human factor studies. UiT's strong focus on maritime and offshore training, human factor studies and R&D projects strengthens knowledge and competence in Advanced Operations in the polar environment. The Arctic is of increasing global importance and is very much in focus within the offshore and shipping industries. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, and which the UiT takes special interest in. As a part of its new priority program, the Maritime Faculty will move into a brand new technology building co-located with the rest of the University. The new premises are specially designed to house the extended simulators. The University benefits from a Long-Term-Service-Support-Program with Kongsberg Maritime, which allows significant upgrades of new software technology and new functionalities. By this the University will have the latest and most advanced simulator system available. In addition, Kongsberg Maritime was awarded a contract for extension of the existing main ship's bridge simulator with a new 6 DOF (degree of freedom) motion platform, more visual channels and ...

Kongsberg Mesotech has just introduced the M3 Bathy System, a powerful, entry-level survey system for shallow-water bathymetric applications. The core of the M3 Bathy is Mesotech's M3 Series MultiMode Multibeam Sonar. The M3 Sonar is the only instrument in its price point that produces high-quality imaging records and 3D profiling point cloud data using the same sonar head. Bathymetric multibeams have different requirements than imaging sonars. Bathymetric multibeam sonar needs a wide opening angle across track, and narrow beam along track angle. Forward-looking imaging sonar needs a wide beam across track and wide beam along track. The M3's design solves this technical challenge by using 2 sets of complementary transducers in the same head. The M3 generates both imaging and profiling data in the same head. Point it down for bathymetric measurement; point it forward with a slight downward tilt for seafloor imaging; point it forward for obstacle avoidance, point it sideways for structural inspection or vessel hull inspection. The M3 Bathy was launched at KM Singapore's Subsea User Conference June during the week of June 2-6 and according to Regional Sales Manager and event organizer Grant Rawlinson "The M3 Sonar was a star of the show and attracted a ...

The Algerian national Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTIMS) will facilitate economic growth and the integration of maritime transportation of goods and passengers via Algerian ports. Kongsberg Norcontrol IT has been selected to provide the core maritime surveillance, voice communications, port management and port community technologies for the VTIMS. The Kongsberg Norcontrol IT technologies will provide surveillance across the entire Algerian coastline with a Command and Control structure consisting of: Control centres at 11 local ports Regional control centres National control centre A consortium comprised of Ericsson, Indjaz, Korea Trading and Industries Co. Ltd and Kongsberg Norcontrol IT will deliver the complete VTIMS. The Algerian VTMIS aims to improve the safety and security of maritime traffic to, from and within Algerian ports by tracking vessels and facilitating movements, as well as by providing early warnings of potential collisions and groundings. The system also increases efficiency and cooperation between government agencies and maritime companies as well as improved capabilities for search and rescue services. The VTMIS will enable economic growth and further integration for Algeria as it facilitates maritime transport of goods and passengers from and to Algerian ports and makes Algerian ports compliant with international maritime traffic and security ...

Iskes Towage & Salvage took delivery of the Bernardus, the first Damen ASD 2810 Hybrid