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Kongsberg Maritime to supply integrated suite of electrical and control equipment to Yinson for a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel

KONGSBERG to deliver innovative electrical and control technologies to Yinson for FPSO project

11 May 2022 Editor Comments Off

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has announced that it has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement with the global offshore production contractor Yinson for the supply of an integrated suite of electrical and control equipment […]

The vessel will be first of its kind as per the Prestudy agreement to create a strong partner network for innovative, cost-effective & sustainable solutions for shipping

DB Schenker to run zero-emission autonomous coastal container feeder for Ekornes ASA in Norway

6 May 2022 Editor Comments Off

DB Schenker has revealed its plans to run an innovative, zero-emission coastal container feeder between Ikornnes quay and the Port of Ålesund in Norway. The fully electric vessel includes a unique design, making the vessel […]

Digitalisation has the potential to transform the efficiency of ship operations but is being held back by a lack of industry insight into software solutions (illustration: 123RF)

It’s a digital jungle out there: Shipowners face challenge of software selection in decarbonisation

22 March 2022 Editor Comments Off

Data-driven operational efficiencies on existing ships will be necessary to achieve emissions cuts required to reach IMO targets. But a proliferation of new digital solutions in recent years has resulted in an “overwhelming” software market […]

The K-Sim DP simulator is built on the market-leading KONGSBERG DP technology

Kongsberg Digital and University of Plymouth partner to revolutionise floating offshore wind installations and operational maintenance

15 March 2022 Editor Comments Off

The University of Plymouth and the globally renowned provider of next-generation software and digital solutions, Kongsberg Digital, are joining forces to create a new system that could revolutionise the UK’s floating offshore wind (FLOW) sector. […]

Year-long LNG carrier testing of JAWS (Just Add Water System) software as distributed within KONGSBERG’s K-IMS Solution delivers average energy savings of 5%

Shell commits to 5-year JAWS/K-IMS contracts following successful tests

24 February 2022 Editor Comments Off

KONGSBERG has announced that Shell has just signed a 5-year contract for the installation of its JAWS (Just Add Water System) software on board 45 of the LNG carriers chartered by Shell. These are LNG […]

Thanks to the new contract with Kongsberg Digital, South Metropolitan TAFE will benefit from an extensive simulator suite which, among other features, includes several K-Sim Navigation simulators fully equipped for high-quality training of students

KONGSBERG wins large contract to deliver an enhanced simulator suite for South Metropolitan TAFE in Western Australia

15 February 2022 Editor Comments Off

Kongsberg Digital (KDI) has won an important tender in which the company will supply an extensive range of maritime simulator solutions for the South Metropolitan TAFE (Technical and Further Education) institute in Fremantle, Western Australia. […]

Capt. Marko Rahikainen, One Sea Ecosystem Lead

One Sea appointment advances autonomous ship rule agenda

18 January 2022 Editor Comments Off

One Sea, the high-profile ecosystem leading the way towards an operating autonomous maritime ecosystem, has announced the appointment of Captain Marko Rahikainen. Capt. Rahikainen joins One Sea as Ecosystem Lead, bringing with him a wealth […]

Kongsberg Maritime is to supply a combination of systems to Norwind Offshore for installation on its two new CSOVs, due for construction at the VARD shipyard in Norway

KONGSBERG delivers innovative propulsion technology to VARD for vessel newbuilds

18 January 2022 Editor Comments Off

The new ship-owning company Norwind Offshore will fit KONGSBERG equipment to its two new Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOVs), to be built by VARD. Kongsberg Maritime’s scope of delivery encompasses a combination of systems which […]

Nor-Shipping 2022 Thought Leader interview: Geir Håøy, CEO, KONGSBERG

25 November 2021 Editor Comments Off

Sustainability: from outer space to the ocean space KONGSBERG CEO Geir Håøy is focused on harnessing the diverse technology, skills and knowledge of the group to play a crucial role in supporting industry’s energy transition. […]

Yara to start operating the world’s first fully emission-free container ship

19 November 2021 Editor Comments Off

The world’s first electric and self-propelled container ship – Yara Birkeland – has departed for its maiden voyage in the Oslo fjord. The Norwegian Prime Minister was given a tour by CEO of Yara, Svein […]