KONGSBERG is creating a new integrated platform to enable networked solutions to seamlessly drive and facilitate efficient operations on ship and onshore.
The Norwegian software developers’ energy, handling and operational technology solutions are to be further combined in complete vessel concepts under a new ‘Integration’ strategy introduced at ONS 2016, in Stavanger – Norway.
Their new integrated vessel concepts utilise distributed technology platform architecture, unified into a unique technology edge working as one across the energy, handling and operational solutions. This provides a mode-based operational environment that collects information, delivers analysis and empowers proof-enabled decision-making.
Redefining energy management to energy control using new technical energy solutions that work in harmony with dynamic operation environments to monitor, manage and optimise energy use is also a key aspect of KONGSBERG’s new integration concepts. This results in optimal energy utilisation, less environmental impact and maintenance free solutions, for all vessels and all power sources, from conventional fuels to battery, hybrid and LNG, say KONGSBERG.
The company says that their unique integrated approach delivers cost savings and enhances ship and fleet efficiency, safety, life-cycle management, reliability and availability with complete benefits on each, while strengthening decision making capabilities and enabling the continual optimisation of energy use.
Additionally, the unified solutions reportedly enhance on-shore expertise that can steer on-board activity, feeding into planning, monitoring and controlling complex operations, and making real-time decisions in close collaboration with crew, while also providing a layer for analysis.
“On the path to autonomy and remotely controlled operations, our new approach to integration is an important step forward. Greater integration mitigates risk and introduces superior cross-vessel understanding and situational awareness. Connecting systems increases potential for automation and autonomy, with more automated procedures and less personnel, enhancing safety and security,” said Stene Førsund, EVP Global Sales & Marketing, Kongsberg Maritime.
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