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Kongsberg Equips First Offshore Training Center in Mexico

Winners will be announced during ONS 2012 The new Kongsberg Offshore Vessel Simulator - Deck Operator Trainer (seismic streamer function) and the Kongsberg Evotec Bulk Hose Securing Unit have both been nominated for the ONS Innovation Awards, the winners of which will be announced during ONS 2012 at a special innovation lunch on Wednesday 29 August 2012.Developed as part of Kongsberg Maritime's leading Offshore Vessel Simulator, in co-operation with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS), the seismic streamer function of the Kongsberg Offshore Vessel Simulator - Deck Operator Trainer is based on the PGS seismic vessel, Ramform Viking. The Deck Operator Trainer offers a wealth of new training possibilities. The new seismic streamer function nominated for the award is designed to train engineers and crew in seismic streamer deck handling. It is currently installed and being used to train PGS operators at Vestfold University College in Norway.The seismic streamer function of the Kongsberg Offshore Vessel Simulator - Deck Operator Trainer utilises the KinectTM for Windows motion sensing device, to track students' movements and display them on a high-fidelity virtual representation of a streamer deck, viewed across three vertically mounted 65″ TFT-LCD screens. The simulator consists of three stations using this set-up, allowing for ...

Navigation, engine room and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) simulator hardware and software Kongsberg Maritime has been chosen to supply a suite of upgraded navigation, engine room and Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) simulator hardware and software for an extensive facilities upgrade to the School of Simulation & Senior Marine at South Tyneside College. The upgrade project is being carried out during the summer and will include installation of the simulation systems and improvements to the buildings that house them.The project will feature a total refurbishment for the main Polaris bridge simulator, which includes two full-mission bridges and four part task bridges, with brand new consoles including K-Bridge and Polaris Radar ARPA upgrades and the introduction of Multiflex panels, which offer the ability to change functionality through software, rather than swapping out hardware panels. The bridge will benefit from a brand new projection system that is twice as bright and provides twice the resolution of the existing system, while all standard PCs will be replaced and the computer network upgraded from CAT5 to CAT6 cabling.The School of Simulation & Senior Marine's full mission engine room simulator will be upgraded to Kongsberg Maritime's flexible solutions, which includes multiple use of touch screen technology. ...

Maritime training simulators Superior Energy Services of Houston, Texas, took delivery of one of the most advanced maritime training simulators ever developed, in April 2012. The next-generation simulator from Kongsberg Maritime will be used to provide integrated, real-time training for Superior's offshore marine personnel at its new facility in Anchorage, Alaska.Under the terms of the contract, signed September 2011, Kongsberg Maritime supplied Superior Energy Marine Technical Services with a full mission trainer in support of critical operations including ship bridge maneuvering and navigation, anchor handling, ROV operations, crane operations, process control, containment, and controlled pumping and flaring of hydrocarbons.The system supports the full spectrum of offshore Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) activities in support of developing best practices for both surface and sub-sea marine practices - all conducted in real time and in the safety of a simulated environment. The simulator features two full offshore service vessel bridges, with 360 degree field of view, an offshore crane simulator, supplied by KONGSBERG company, GlobalSim, a DeepWorks ROV simulator, supplied to KONGSBERG by Fugro Subsea Services Ltd and a separate Process Simulator, for operator training and control system checkout in addition to multiphase flow simulation, supplied by Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies.Superior's working relationship ...

Superior simulator training Superior Energy Services of Houston, Texas, has taken delivery of a new maritime training simulator from Kongsberg Maritime which will be used to provide integrated, real-time training for Superior's offshore marine personnel at its new facility in Anchorage, Alaska.Under the terms of the contract Superior Energy Marine Technical Services has been supplied with a full mission trainer in support of critical operations including ship bridge manoeuvring and navigation, anchor handling, ROV operations and crane operations.The simulator features two full offshore service vessel bridges, with 360 degree field of view, an offshore crane simulator, a DeepWorks ROV simulator, and a separate Process Simulator, for operator training and control system checkout."At Superior Energy Services, we believe in ensuring our people are as prepared and properly trained as possible. It makes sense from a safety perspective, from an environmental perspective and from a business perspective - it is simply the right thing to do," said Captain Scott Powell."Partnering with Kongsberg Maritime provided a depth of engineering capability that allowed us to mirror a physical model-based simulation solution. This is the closest we can come to creating realistic scenarios without facing these circumstances first hand.""Our people will be the best prepared ...

Sophisticated seismic team trainer deployed at Vestfold University A cutting-edge new system, designed to train engineers and crew in seismic streamer deck handling has been installed at Vestfold University College in Norway. The Seismic Streamer Deck Operation Trainer was developed as part of Kongsberg Maritime's leading Offshore Vessel Simulator, in co-operation with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) following an agreement signed Q4 2010. The system passed its Site Acceptance Test at Vestfold University College in March 2012 and is now fully operational.A highly advanced training tool in its own right, the Seismic Streamer Deck Operation Trainer also uniquely utilises the KinectTM for Windows motion sensing device. It is equipped on student stations and tracks their movements in order to display them on a highly realistic depiction of the stern streamer deck. This enables students to physically walk around the deck area, completing set tasks according to the specific exercise. They are equipped with a virtual toolbox presented on a touch screen close by and two are also equipped with a winch/block control device, which is a physical device worn around the waist, allowing them to select and control the correct winch/block for the job - exactly as in real life.The new Seismic ...

Fleet management software joins extensive portfolio of marine technology solutions Kongsberg Maritime, a leading marine technology developer has today (29th March 2012) acquired 100% of the shares in fleet management software specialist Jotron Consultas. A new product group consisting of all Jotron Consultas employees and based at Kongsberg Maritime's premises in Horten, Norway will be formed as a result of the acquisition."Jotron Consultas' C-Loading software and Fleet Management Software in particular, are both a strategic match for Kongsberg Maritime," says Morten Hasås, Executive Vice President - Merchant Marine, Kongsberg Maritime. "These established products expand our ability to provide Full Picture deliveries, where Kongsberg Maritime is capable of developing and installing ship-wide integrated networks covering all major technical systems."Jotron Consultas has developed a reputation as one of the leading specialist software providers for the sector. Its products are well-established and are used by many of the world's leading shipping lines and maritime companies, helping and supporting them to provide and improve overall safety, operational efficiency and transparency in ship management systems.The Jotron Consultas C-Loading software application fits with Kongsberg Maritime's K-Gauge cargo control and tank management systems. Kongsberg Maritime will integrate C-Loading into its K-Chief Integrated Automation System and the K-Gauge ...

Testing the sophisticated Integrated Control System (ICS) Sea trials testing the sophisticated Integrated Control System (ICS) developed by Kongsberg Maritime for Olympic Commander, a new Multi Purpose Supply Vessel (MPVS) built at Kleven Yard in Norway have been successfully completed.The ICS aboard Olympic Commander features an innovative new one touch control system for Ballast & Cargo tank operations as part of the KONGSBERG K-Master workstation on board, which also integrates KONGSBERG K-Pos and C-Joy Dynamic Positioning, K-Thrust thruster control and K-Chief automation, all of which can be controlled by a seated operator."Olympic Commander is a significant demonstration of the possibilities of the K-Master aft-bridge workstation, as it features for the first time our new type of integrated operation interface and touch screen based automated Ballast & Cargo system," says Simen Wadd Johansen, Project Manager, Kongsberg Maritime.The new one touch control for Ballast & Cargo tank operations simplifies operation for all cargo systems, including: Drybulk, FO cargo, FW cargo, Liquid Mud, Brine, Methanol, Special Product, and Ballast/Drillwater. Other systems under K-Master control aboard Olympic Commander include VHF/UHF and deck lighting."We have deliveries to over 20 Platform Supply Vessels with automated cargo operations based on K-Master on our books, so Olympic Commander ...

Certification for new STCW Convention requirements Kongsberg Maritime's cutting-edge Polaris Bridge Simulator has received new DNV approval for the product category Bridge Operation Simulator, which includes notifications for training on integrated bridge systems including integrated navigation systems.The approval, which was awarded 18th January 2012 is according to the revised standards laid out in DNV - Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 January 2011, which is based on the requirements of STCW Convention, Regulation I/12 and includes the new 2010 amended convention that came into force from January 1st 2012."As the leading maritime simulator developer we are committed to ensuring our simulators are approved to the most stringent industry standards, as it ensures that our customers can offer training that meets all industry requirements for safety and regulations," says Terje Heierstad, Product & Technology Manager, Kongsberg Maritime.The Kongsberg Maritime Polaris Bridge Simulator enables flexible training in ship handling, manoeuvring and navigation, based on cutting-edge visuals and realistic hydrodynamic modelling. Polaris may be delivered as a full-mission, 360 degree, motion platform based integrated simulator, a part task simulator (ECDIS, radar etc), a PC based desktop simulator or as any combination of these.The new certification ensures that the Polaris Bridge Simulator ...

Kongsberg Maritime Engine Room Simulator models received new DNV approval A total of 14 Kongsberg Maritime Engine Room Simulator models received new Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Statements of Compliance in December 2011.The approvals are according to the revised standards laid out in DNV - Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 January 2011, which is based on the requirements of STCW Convention, Regulation I/12 and include the new 2010 amended convention that came into force from January 1st 2012.Kongsberg Maritime is the first maritime simulation supplier to be certified to this level, reflecting the company's position as a technology leader in the field of Engine Room Simulation. The new Type Approvals, which are valid through 15th December 2016, were awarded to the Kongsberg Maritime range of Neptune Engine Room Simulator models, including the new RT Flex and Diesel Electric Dual Fuel models (full list below).Kongsberg Maritime has also received additional Class S approval for six of the approved Neptune Engine Room Simulator models, which states the inclusion of significant new requirements for the training of marine electricians.The Thermal Power Plant (TPP) and the Gas Turbine trainer also received Class S approval. The Gas Turbine model is certified for simulating ...