About us Corporate web HOME PRODUCTS CONTACT US TRAINING SUPPORT search Home > News > Press releases - English, 2017 Select Year 19. Oct 2017 SAAB Chooses KONGSBERG Naval Sonars for Mid-Life Upgrade of Göteborg-Class Corvettes Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to deliver ST2400 VDS (Varial Depth Sonar) systems for Anti-Submarine Warfare applications to the Royal Swedish Navy as part of SAAB's upgrade program for the Göteborg-Class Corvettes fleet. The main purpose of the ST2400 VDS is to detect submarines, mines and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles in Littoral waters. 13. Oct 2017 New Integrated Solution Set to Redefine DP Reference Systems KONGSBERG has fused its decades of experience within the development of in-house GNSS and inertial technology to create a cutting-edge integrated solution for DP reference applications. DPS i2 and DPS i4 are fully scalable and future-proof DP reference solutions that significantly improve operational efficiency and safety for high-precision applications. 9. Oct 2017 KONGSBERG completes Installation of Cutting-Edge Marine Ecosystem Assessment Solution on New Argentinian Research Ship Kongsberg Maritime has successfully completed the installation of an extensive suite of Simrad marine ecosystem assessment technology aboard the Victor Angelescu, the Argentinian National Institute of Fisheries Research and Development's (INIDEP) new oceanographic and fishing research vessel. 29. Sep 2017 Final design of 'Yara Birkeland' revealed – model commences testing at SINTEF Ocean A six meter long, 2.4 tons model of the final design of the autonomous and fully electric container vessel "Yara Birkeland" was revealed as testing commenced at SINTEF Ocean's 80 metre test tank facility in Trondheim September 28th 2017. 26. Sep 2017 Hydroid and Industry Partners Successfully Demonstrate Latest UUV Capabilities at ANTX 2017 Conducting real-time signals intelligence, the Hydroid REMUS 600 UUV successfully launches UAV during in-water exercise. 21. Sep 2017 SEACOR Marine Chooses KONGSBERG for Platform Supply Vessel Hybrid Power and DP Upgrade A new integrated 'Full Picture' technology delivery is set to enable significant operational efficiencies for the MEXMAR owned Platform Supply Vessel, SEACOR Maya. The contract focuses on the integration of a new hybrid power solution designed to meet the strict environmental regulations by decreasing CO2, NOx and SOx emissions, with the added benefit of reducing operating costs through reduced fuel consumption. 18. Sep 2017 Successful Summer of Sales for KONGSBERG GeoSwath 4 Shallow Water Multibeam System KONGSBERG has reported a strong summer of sales for its class-leading GeoSwath 4 shallow water multibeam system, an innovative echo sounder designed for diverse applications including contour mapping of lakes, rivers and estuaries and providing associated side scan imagery of the lake-bed conditions. 12. Sep 2017 Hydroid Delivers First New Generation REMUS 100 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Hydroid Inc. announces that it successfully completed the first delivery of the New Generation REMUS 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to its Naval Oceanographic Office customer. This delivery is a major milestone for Hydroid and represents the continuous evolution of the REMUS AUV product lines and ongoing growth of marine robotics technology. 5. Sep 2017 New Electric Ferry Project Expands KONGSBERG's Autonomous Vessel Newbuild Project Portfolio KONGSBERG has signed a Research & Innovation contract with technology acceleration organisation PILOT-E for the development of zero emission, full-electric, autonomous ferry concepts. The overall vision for the PILOT-E Autonomous Ferry concept is to develop a state-of-the-art ferry as an integrated, zero emission aspect of a total national transportation plan. 31. Aug 2017 KONGSBERG Wins EPCI Contract for Newbuild LNG Fuelled RoPax Ferry Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation contract with Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, a subsidiary of Siem Group. This is the second RoPax contract that Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded at FSG. The 'Full Picture' contract, valued at approximately €20 million. 30. Aug 2017 Hydroid's REMUS 6000 Plays Key Role in the Discovery of the USS Indianapolis Wreckage Led by Paul Allen's team, the 6000 meter-rated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) was used to gather the sonar data that helped locate the USS Indianapolis wreckage 5,500 meters below the ocean's surface. 30. Aug 2017 Kongsberg Maritime: K-Fleet Voyage Application Verified for New EU MRV Regulations K-Fleet Voyage, KONGSBERG’s digital application for monitoring ship fuel consumption and emissions has been verified by Ecoxy AS for use under the EU Emission Trading Scheme and the new EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for maritime transport regulation. Ecoxy AS is accredited by Norwegian Accreditation as a verifier according to ISO14065 for the ETS and EU-MRV. 24. Aug 2017 Good performance and strong cash flow in Q2 KONGSBERG has had good operational performance and strong cash flow in Q2 2017. Significant restructuring of the Group's maritime business area has led to reduced costs, and important positions are being secured for future-oriented solutions and concepts. 21. Aug 2017 Canadian Coast Guard Expands Northern Mapping Capability The Canadian Coast Guard has chosen Kongsberg Maritime to provide high resolution EM 712 multibeam echo sounders to the Canadian Coast Guard's medium icebreakers, CCGS PIERRE RADISSON and the CCGS DES GROSEILLIERS. 21. Aug 2017 KONGSBERG K-MATE Autonomy Controller for New USV-AUV Platform Kongsberg Maritime has received the first order for K-MATE, our latest marine robotics innovation. K-MATE, an autonomous surface vehicle control system, will be integrated with SEA-KIT, a new class of Maritime Autonomous Surface Vessel being built by UK manufacturer, Hushcraft. 13. Jul 2017 Entries Invited for KONGSBERG 2017 Bathymetric Image Contest The KONGSBERG 2017 Bathymetric Image Contest is now open for entries. All users of Kongsberg Maritime’s bathymetric systems, including the EM family of single and multibeam echo sounders, the M3 sonar and GeoSwath solutions are invited to submit their best images captured. 11. Jul 2017 BOURBON joins Automated Ships Ltd and KONGSBERG to deliver groundbreaking autonomous offshore support vessel prototype International marine services provider BOURBON has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Automated Ships Ltd to support the building of the world’s first unmanned, fully-automated and cost-efficient vessel for offshore operations. 6. Jul 2017 Limited Turnkey HUGIN AUV Package Now Available KONGSBERG has announced the limited availability of a new turnkey HUGIN package, featuring the synonymous state-of-the-art Autonomous Underwater Vehicle and all systems needed to store, transport, launch, operate and recover it from survey operations anywhere in the world. 27. Jun 2017 World's first wireless network at sea Norway is the first nation in the world to implement maritime broadband communication on ships and aircrafts in public service. The system enables exchange of information that can be crucial in limiting damage when accidents occur. 20. Jun 2017 University of Gothenburg Selects HUGIN AUV to Expand Autonomy in Marine Research The HUGIN, which will be funded by grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and managed by a project team with representatives from the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology and Stockholm University, will be recognised as a national asset for marine research projects around Sweden and further afield. 8. Jun 2017 KONGSBERG Provides Integrated Vessel Concept for Pelagic Trawler Newbuild KONGSBERG has signed a contract with maritime technology company Havyard Ship Technology for the delivery of a complete FISHMASTER® Integrated Vessel Concept for a newbuild pelagic trawler. The vessel is a collaborative effort between Havyard Ship Technology and the Paris based fishing company France Pélagique. 31. May 2017 BOURBON and Kongsberg Maritime strengthen their collaboration in digital solutions for next generation connected vessels Having established a good business relationship for many years, BOURBON and Kongsberg Maritime have now concluded a strategic partnership signing a collaborative development agreement on connected and autonomous ships. 30. May 2017 KONGSBERG Hits 100 LNG Installations Milestone for Innovative Information Management System The milestone represents a significant breakthrough for KONGSBERG Information Management System (K-IMS) product within the LNG market and demonstrates the growing acceptance of the system's innovative approach to data-sharing for LNG vessel and fleet operations. 29. May 2017 KONGSBERG Highlights Compact Acoustic Solutions and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles at UDT 2017 Alongside the most sophisticated Autonomous Underwater Vehicles available for Mine Countermeasures, the KONGSBERG stand at Underwater Defence Technology in Bremen, Germany, will host Kongsberg Maritime's advanced compact acoustics solutions, which are used on small platforms by Navies in Littoral areas for diverse missions including Anti-Submarine Warfare, Search and Rescue and MCM. 16. May 2017 Marshall Islands Flag State Extends Approval for K-Fleet Electronic Logbook The approval states that K-Fleet Logbook may now be used to fulfil the requirements of the Marshall Islands Maritime Regulations to maintain a deck and navigation log, an engine room log, an oil record book, cargo record book, a garbage record book and a radio log. 16. May 2017 Successful final demonstration of SESAME Straits e-Navigation project in Singapore The SESAME Straits project utilizes e-Navigation concepts to reduce maritime traffic congestion and hot spots, as well as improve traffic safety and efficiency. Leading up to the recent Singapore Maritime Technology Conference, the project conducted a successful demonstration in close collaboration with Maritime and Port Authority in Singapore. 12. May 2017 Incorporation Ceremony for the Polar Research Vessel BAP CARRASCO takes place in Lima The incorporation ceremony of the Peruvian Navies’ Polar Research Vessel, BAP CARRASCO, took place on May 3rd at El Callao Naval Base in Lima. The President of Peruvian Republic Mr. Pedro Pablo Kucynski led the ceremony, and was joined by Ministers of Defence and Transport, as well as officials from the Defence Force and Navy. 12. May 2017 Important agreements and events in the first quarter of 2017 In the first quarter, KONGSBERG has revenues of NOK 3,721 million and EBITDA of NOK 339 million. During the first months of the year the long-term potential within defence has been confirmed, and several important agreements for maritime and digital solutions have been signed. At the same time certain markets are still challenging. 9. May 2017 YARA and KONGSBERG enter into partnership to build world's first autonomous and zero emissions ship The vessel 'YARA Birkeland' will be the world's first fully electric and autonomous container ship, with zero emissions. Operation is planned to start in the latter half of 2018, shipping products from YARA's Porsgrunn production plant to Brevik and Larvik in Norway. 9. May 2017 KONGSBERG Completes Supply of Digital IP CCTV System for New Royal Canadian Fleet Supply Vessel The Aberdeen, UK-based Kongsberg Maritime camera systems group has successfully delivered a new large network IP CCTV system to Chantier Davie Canada for installation aboard the new Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Auxiliary Naval Replenishment Ship, known currently as 'Project Resolve'. 8. May 2017 KONGSBERG to Market Two New Underwater Glider Systems Kongsberg Underwater Technology, Inc. announced today that it successfully completed negotiations with CoMotion®, the University of Washington's collaborative innovation hub, to obtain the sole rights to produce, market, and continue development of two new underwater glider systems. 4. May 2017 Germany Chooses Groundbreaking KONGSBERG Integrated Vessel Concept for Advanced Newbuild Research Ship A double digit multi-million Euro contract was signed by Kongsberg Maritime and Fassmer Werft on 4th April 2017, following the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency's (BSH) approval of KONGSBERG to deliver a unique technical solution based on its ground-breaking Integrated Vessel Concepts for the newbuild research vessel Atair II, which will be built at the Fassmer yard in Berne. 28. Apr 2017 Kongsberg Maritime and Stress Engineering Services Form Strategic Alliance to Serve Offshore Drilling and Production Market Kongsberg Maritime and Houston headquartered Stress Engineering Services have formed a strategic alliance to better serve existing and new clients with cost effective engineering services and fully integrated technical solutions within offshore drilling and floating production systems. 4. Apr 2017 Revolutionary New Underwater Robot Makes first UK Appearance at Ocean Business A futuristic looking vehicle with a flexible and adaptable body, Eelume is designed to live permanently underwater and carry out underwater intervention tasks that would normally require the mobilisation of expensive surface vehicles for divers or to launch and retrieve ROVs or AUVs. 4. Apr 2017 First Ever Complete KONGSBERG Survey Vessel Launches at Ocean Business The first-ever KONGSBERG developed survey vessel integrates all the equipment needed to survey shallow coastal and inland waterways quickly. It is based on a powerful and manoeuvrable two-person catamaran equipped with the latest GeoSwath 4 shallow water multibeam system. 4. Apr 2017 Introducing cNODE Micro, the Miniature Subsea Positioning Transponder for Divers and Shallow Water ROVs KONGSBERG unveils the innovative cNODE Micro system at Ocean Business. As the smallest member of the highly regarded cNODE series of subsea transponders, the new cNODE micro is designed to provide range accuracy better than 2 cm and is ideally suited for divers and shallow water ROVs, at depths down to 600 metres. 4. Apr 2017 New HiPAP Portable Acoustic Positioning System for Ultra-Deep Water Operations Debuts at Ocean Business KONGSBERG's new HiPAP 102P Portable Acoustic Positioning System for ultra-deep water operations will be shown for the first time at Ocean Business 2017 (stands N1 & P2) this week. Providing full ocean depth positioning and modem capability, HiPAP 102P is designed for accurately tracking ROVs, tow fish and other subsea targets. 4. Apr 2017 KONGSBERG Introduces Subsea Monitoring Capabilities to cNODE Transponder Series The capabilities of Kongsberg Maritime's cNODE series of transponders for underwater acoustic positioning and data link are expanding with the introduction of cNODE IQAM. The unit offers the ability to log internal sensors and / or customers external sensors, transforming cNODE into a compact, self-contained subsea monitoring system, complete with data processing, positioning and data communication functionality. 28. Mar 2017 KONGSBERG launches Kognifai Kognifai is an open and collaborative digital platform that improves integration between the world of information technology and operational technology to accelerate business transformation in established industries. 27. Mar 2017 The Norwegian armed forces procures HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicles for NOK 155 million Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) for delivery of four complete HUGIN AUV systems (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) for detection, classification and identification of mines. 27. Mar 2017 Live-Stream Survey Data Set to Show How Integration can Optimise ASV Operations at Ocean Business 2017 Kongsberg Maritime Ltd is teaming up with ASV Global at Ocean Business 2017 to demonstrate how the deep integration of sophisticated KONGSBERG survey, communication and positioning technology is vital to leveraging the power of a new generation of advanced Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV). 23. Mar 2017 Honored for Intelligent Transport KONGSBERG receives the 2016 ITS prize for digitalisation, automation and robotisation within the transport sector. 21. Mar 2017 KONGSBERG's New Research Vessel In march Kongsberg Maritime's new research vessel Sølvkrona was officially launched. The vessel is especially designed for testing autonomous technologies within the Ocean Space domain. 17. Mar 2017 Official opening of Kongsberg Maritime's New Training Centre This week was the official opening of Kongsberg Maritime's expanded training centre in Horten. Located on the dockside of the inner harbour, the centre is set to welcome course participants from around the world. 7. Mar 2017 Confidence in KONGSBERG autonomous technology The Holy Grail for the commercial sector of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles has always been true standalone autonomous operations, and to attempt a commercial survey under ice requires nothing but extreme confidence. 6. Mar 2017 Succesful hydrographic courses for two new research vessels Kongsberg Maritime conducted two training courses for new Research Vessels during February. The first course was at the University of Stockholm, which is currently testing its new Research Vessel, Electra. This new ice-breaking vessel is 24.3 metres long and 7 metres wide. 17. Feb 2017 Reshaping Underwater Operations – Live Footage of Groundbreaking Robotic Subsea 'Snake' Released With the support of Kongsberg Maritime as a development partner, the unique new robot has torn up the marine robotics rulebook to create a futuristic, snake-like vehicle designed to live permanently underwater and carry out underwater intervention tasks that would normally require the mobilisation of expensive surface vehicles for divers or to launch and retrieve ROVs or AUVs. 14. Feb 2017 KONGSBERG Highlights Data Delivery from Seabed to Shore at Oceanology International North America The systems on display represent the breadth of Kongsberg Maritime's portfolio for the ocean science and commercial industries, with solutions for accurate, high quality data collection through to fast, efficient and effective data communication. 14. Feb 2017 State-of-the-Art KONGSBERG Motion Compensated, Integrated 'Walk-to-Work' System to be installed on Olympic Orion MPSV Designed to significantly improve efficiency and safety for Walk-to-Work duties, K-Walk will be integrated with the advanced Kongsberg Information Management System and the existing Dynamic Position system. 9. Feb 2017 KONGSBERG's New Virtual Classrooms Save Time and Money for Training Customers Kongsberg Maritime's training division has introduced an innovative new virtual classroom solution to help customers reduce the time and cost investment of training on a wide range of disciplines. Designed for the pre-course preparation phase, Kongsberg Maritime's unique new online Remote Training system uses a live video link between instructors and students integrated with dynamic on-screen presentations, emulated system software and assessment tools. 8. Feb 2017 An eventful year for KONGSBERG KONGSBERG's revenues in Q4 2016 are MNOK 3,952 and the EBITDA is MNOK 334. The Group's total revenues for 2016 are MNOK 15,845, with an EBITDA of MNOK 1,217. In 2016, important strategic moves were made, including the acquisition of 49.9 per cent of the Finnish defense supplier Patria and the establishment of Kongsberg Digital. 26. Jan 2017 UK Seaglider Rental Service in focus as KONGSBERG Gears-Up for Subsea Expo 2017 Aberdeen-based Kongsberg Maritime Ltd is expecting high interest in the innovative KONGSBERG Seaglider™ autonomous vehicle during Subsea Expo 2017, which takes place at the Aberdeen AECC, 1-3 February. KONGSBERG's Subsea Expo 2017 booth will also feature a host of established subsea technology designed to meet the exacting demands of research and commercial users. 19. Jan 2017 Global co-operation for Bangladesh trawl fleet sonar installation Kongsberg Maritime engineers from Kuala Lumpur, Busan and Horten, together with an engineer from local distributor SRL Cosmos Trawl have joined forces to complete an extensive sonar and instrument installation on the pelagic trawl fleet of the Karnaphuli River in Chittagong, Bangladesh 19. Jan 2017 Kongsberg Maritime Backscatter Calibration Service Kongsberg Maritime offers a new solution to improve the quality of Multibeam Backscatter data. The service uses KONGSBERG Multibeam models to produce compensated backscatter data, with data samples adjusted for mode dependent system parameters. 5. Jan 2017 Remote Services for HiPAP systems HiPAP users world wide can now benefit from Remote Services, enabling a new way of supporting the operation, service and maintenance of HiPAP systems. 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