Interview: Geir Håøy, CEO, Kongsberg
current growth).But, as previously alluded to, the group’s offering is far, far broader, ranging from autonomous underwater vehicles (the HUGIN), through to environmental mapping and monitoring, digital solutions for more efficient industrial processes (e.g. advanced digital twins) and energy management systems.These, Håøy says, have an important role to play for both the group’s growth and the industry’s transition – a belief underpinning the launch of a new entity last year; Kongsberg Renewable Technologies.Håøy describes this as “sitting alongside&rd
Danfoss to Power US' New Hybrid-electric Research Vessel
work for longer durations of up to 6 hours. Additionally, the electric machines will be able to charge the Spear Power Systems energy storage system aboard the vessel.The Editron division will also provide the complete system delivery of the electric drivetrain, including the DC grid, power and energy management systems, electric PM-motors and PM-generators, and compact and lightweight inverters and DC/DC converters. Danfoss’ Editron division will supervise the project execution, including engineering, project management, sea trials and onboard training.The Incat Crowther-designed hybrid research
BMT's Off-grid Project Enabling Rural Electrification in Canada
, the BMT solution is equipped with a state-of-the art microgrid setup that is managed by a flexible control platform. "This allows developing and testing the different components of a microgrid control system from the device level (primary voltage and current control) up to integrated energy management systems (distributed units dispatch) to achieve the high-efficiency plug-and-play distributed power functionality," BMT said.Canada's remote coastal communities optimal blue economy locationBMT’s Martin Moody said that Canada’s island and remote coastal communities are the
Kongsberg Sets Up Renewables Tech Business
, and sustainable scale-up of renewable energy offshore.The company will be wholly owned by Kongsberg with CEO Geir Håøy as chairman. Kongsberg Renewables Technologies will focus on solutions for the production of renewable energy offshore. The company will also work on energy management systems and other parts of the value chain that are related to renewable energy production. Geir Håøy, CEO of Kongsberg - Credit: Kongsberg"This will make it possible to scale up and roll out renewable energy in a big way. The company will strengthen Kongsberg's existing
Kongsberg to Equip New Heavy Lift Crane Vessel
;s operational effectiveness. The suite will include dynamic positioning, navigation, thruster control and automation systems, all enhanced by inbuilt measures to improve functionality and safety. The delivery will be augmented by an electrical package including battery hybrid power and energy management systems, which will perpetrate a sharp reduction in fuel oil consumption, thereby driving down the vessel’s CO2 and NOx emissions
ABS Grants Energy Management Certifications
ABS announced the certification of several maritime industry leaders for adopting energy management systems. Gaslog LNG Services Ltd., Consolidated Marine Management and Goodwood Ship Management Pte Ltd. are among the first organizations to certify their energy management systems using the ABS Guide for Marine Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental and Energy (HSQEEn) Management. These forward-leaning companies are exceeding maritime industry requirements for energy efficiency and establishing systems that will allow them to manage operations that align with increased environmental
February 2025
