Mesoteh Rebrands to Kongsberg Discovery Canada
, through to search and rescue, all of whom rely on high resolution sonar systems and acoustic technology to unlock in-depth ocean understanding.Mesotech, which employs 50 local experts manufacturing more than 100 marine surveillance and detection systems, has been a part of the Norway-headquartered Kongsberg Group since 1997.Kongsberg Discovery launched as a standalone company last year, drawing together the Kongsberg Group’s advanced underwater robotics and sensor portfolio in a separate entity for the first time.“This is a new chapter, rather than a new beginning. We have the same great
Kongsberg Sets Up Renewables Tech Business
Norway-based Kongsberg Group said Thursday it had set up Kongsberg Renewables Technologies to strengthen the group's offering and presence within the renewables sector. Geir Håøy, CEO of Kongsberg, said: "Kongsberg is a leading global ocean space company with technology and solutions that are crucial for the sustainable management and utilization of the oceans. We will play a central role in enabling a faster, more cost-effective, and sustainable scale-up of renewable energy offshore.The company will be wholly owned by Kongsberg with CEO Geir Håøy as chairman.
Edvardsen Haugan takes the Helm at Kongsberg Maritime
a thorough process to recruit a new leader for Kongsberg Maritime, I am proud to be able to announce that Lisa has accepted the job. She has held several key roles in KONGSBERG and has made a true difference to the company for many years. Lisa has extensive international experience and knows the Kongsberg Group and our industries by heart. Among the highly talented candidates eligible for this role, I must admit that I am satisfied that we found the best candidate from within our own ranks,” said CEO of Kongsberg Gruppen, Geir Håøy.Lisa Edvardsen Haugan has played a significant role
Maiden Voyage For World’s First Electric & Autonomous Container Ship - Yara Birkeland
a year."Friday morning, Holsether welcomed Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar Skjæran on Yara Birkeland, after the ship had completed its maiden voyage to Oslo, Norway.Yara Birkeland has been developed in collaboration with the Kongsberg Group. The ship was built by VARD with financial support from Enova, Norway’s fund for climate and energy technologies, and will begin commercial operation in 2022. Enova has allocated up to NOK 133.5 million (around $15 million) to build the world's first electric and autonomous container
The “Disruption” in AUV Trends
power,” says Reynolds. ISE would know. Its subsea business is rooted in long-haul military work.HUGIN Superior. Photo courtesy KongsbergOrdinary disruptionMissions — probable or imagined — are, to be sure, guiding supplier offerings of larger units to the world’s navies.Kongsberg Group’s US business, Hydroid Inc. (and Hydroid subsidiary Kongsberg Underwater Technology, Inc.) now offers the remarkable REMUS 6000, its numeric tag a nod its diving depth.With the software and electronics of the smaller, proven, multi-role REMUS 100, the larger REMUS is sure to impress a
Kongsberg Maritime: University Students Test Own DP algorithms
developed by Kongsberg Maritime. “It’s vital that industry works with the academic sector to enthuse and inform a new generation of engineers who will become the driving force behind new maritime technology revolutions,” said Arne Rinnan, Vice President Technology – KONGSBERG Group. “By sponsoring R/V Gunnerus and contributing to other education and academic programs we are supporting a sustainable future for maritime technology development.” “This unique R&D cruise represents a true innovation in the collaboration between industry and academia
MTR100: Kongsberg Maritime
key technology development area since 1990 and is used for a variety of civilian and military applications. Environmental monitoring solutions are a recent focus at Kongsberg Maritime, with a sophisticated new Integrated Environmental Monitoring System for Statoil, developed with IBM, DNV and other KONGSBERG Group stakeholders, in addition to a new Modular Subsea Monitoring Network and advanced leak detection environmental monitoring sensors. Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, is a global leader in the underwater acoustic industry. With over 40 years of innovative
Kongsberg Maritime
key technology development area since 1990 and is used for a variety of civilian and military applications. Environmental monitoring solutions are a recent focus at Kongsberg Maritime, with a sophisticated new Integrated Environmental Monitoring System for Statoil, developed with IBM, DNV and other KONGSBERG Group stakeholders, in addition to a new Modular Subsea Monitoring Network. Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, is a leader in the underwater acoustic industry. With over 40 years of innovative sonar experience, the Company designs and manufactures acoustic instrumentat
Ove Bråthen strengthens Scandinavian sales team at MARIS
sea on a number of seismic research vessels, Mr Bråthen spent the next decade as Sales Manager for Schlumberger Oilfield Services, selling high-tech products to the seismic, offshore and defence industries. He moved to Abu Dhabi to become Project Manager for Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS) in the Kongsberg Group, with main responsibility for projects in the Middle East. He was subsequently promoted to the position of Area Sales Manager Asia, based in Hong Kong, with responsibility for VTS sales. In 2001, Mr Bråthen joined Evry AS, Norway’s largest IT service provider, where he spent
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