Kongsberg Digital’s 2024 Maritime Simulation User Conference, held from 24-26 September at Linnaeus University in Kalmar, Sweden, saw over 200 global maritime leaders come together to explore the future of simulation technology.
ARTEX proudly announces that its new flagship product, the ARTEX ELT-DT Distress Tracking (DT) ELT, is the first ELT-DT to receive TSO C142b (DO-227A) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A separate TSO for both the battery and the ELT-DT System are required for full FAA certification. This is a significant milestone on the way to full TSO approval for the ELT-DT.
Global shipping and logistics leader, Peters & May, is pleased to announce a joint venture with BATI Yacht Transport, a subsidiary of the BATI Group. Effective from 6th July, this strategic investment will integrate BATI Yacht Transport into the Peters & May Group, marking a significant step in enhancing Peters & May’s yacht transportation offerings.
Kongsberg Digital is proud to announce a significant new simulator contract with Höegh Autoliners, a premier player in the transportation and logistics sector.
Peters & May, a renowned leader in global marine transport and logistics, announces a strengthening to its Commercial Department with the internal hire of Kyle Morant to the role of Global Ship Brokering Manager & Commercial Sales. This strategic move comes as a response to the department’s remarkable growth, year on year, since 2016.
Peters & May, the world’s foremost yacht shipping company, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its collaboration with Hugo Stinnes Schiffahrt GmbH, together with its sisters of the MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping is a prominent player in the maritime industry with operations spanning three Atlantic Liner Services, and a variety of tramp services globally.
Kongsberg Maritime’s next generation 2000 TEU container feeder vessel design, named Cobalt Blue, has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV. Cobalt Blue's innovative features include an open-top deck, forward deckhouse, and a modular design to allow easy upgrades to alternative fuel types.
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to provide the design and equipment for two powerful salvage tugs being built by Alexandria Shipyard as main contractor on behalf of the Suez Canal Authority. The tugs, which will help keep the Suez Canal clear, will be based on Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 722 CDT Design.
Kongsberg Maritime has successfully completed a live test of autonomous ship technology on a canal barge in Belgium, which finished a 16.5-kilometre circuit through busy waterways. The demonstration included remote operations and autonomous technology.
Kongsberg Digital's cloud infrastructure Vessel Insight has received the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Product Design Assessment Certificate for SMART (INF) for data infrastructure in accordance with the ABS Smart Functions Guide, in addition to ABS CyberSafety PDA certification. This is the first time ABS has awarded this combination of endorsements to a single product.
Kongsberg Maritime will provide design, engineering, and equipment, covering wind-assist and methanol propulsion technology, for three new 15,000dwt tankers for Danish operator Tärntank
Sustainable solution for ship owners denotes another milestone for Armach’s robotic ship hull cleaning service.
Vale has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Digital to implement Vessel Insight Connect to Valemax bulk carriers. Vale is expected to use the data gathered from Vessel Insight Connect to check and confirm fuel and emissions savings as part of their Ecoshipping programme.
Kongsberg Digital launches new cloud-based navigation simulation solution that provides students with highly realistic training scenarios
Kongsberg Maritime will supply engineering and technology for two Ro-Ro vessels for the Grimaldi Group. The vessels will join Grimaldi Group’s fleet of low emission, hybrid Ro-Ro vessels known as the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class.
Southampton, UK, 6th February 2023 - Leading global logistics company Peters & May announces its milestone 50th anniversary in 2023, proudly commemorating its history and achievements while celebrating the company’s strong position as a trusted name in today’s market.
Kongsberg Maritime has signed contracts with Turkish tugboat builder Med Marine to supply Kongsberg's Escort Series of heavy-duty winches for 16 escort tugs
Kongsberg Maritime has developed a new rudder type, the Direct Trunk Support (DTS) system, which improves manoeuvring and propulsion performance while reducing weight, cutting fuel consumption and emissions
Kongsberg Digital has signed an agreement to add Propulsion Analytics’ Engine Hyper Cube® and VesselQUAD® applications to the Kognifai Marketplace
Kongsberg Digital and SOECHI Lines, one of Indonesia's largest tanker operators, have signed an agreement to implement Vessel Insight on six tanker vessels, which will help digitalize SOECHI's operations, making them more efficient and sustainable.
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