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Kongsberg Maritime - Oceanology International 2018: New Contract Wins Reflect Growing Use of Digital IP CCTV Systems on Commercial Vessels
- Kongsberg Maritime Camera Division sees upturn in surveillance requirements on diverse vessels, from shuttle tankers to trawlers
Kongsberg, Norway, 13 March 2018 – With a proven record in delivering high quality camera systems to the Naval market, the past 18 months has become a breakthrough period for the Aberdeen-based Kongsberg Maritime Camera Division in the commercial vessel CCTV market, with multiple orders and successful contract deliveries for customers operating in diverse commercial maritime verticals.
The need to optimise on board asset and personnel safety and security is driving the growth in CCTV aboard commercial vessels. Kongsberg Maritime has supplied Digital IP CCTV Systems for assorted customers, with recent contracts and installations for Ferries, Chemical/Shuttle Tankers, Livestock Carriers, Offshore Support Vessels, Trawlers and Naval support vessels across European and Asia-Pacific Markets.
Deliveries range from 20 to over 90 camera systems with KONSGBERG providing the complete solution including Video Management Software (VMS), Rack, Server, Workstations, Network Switches in addition to its unique Digital IP CCTV cameras. KONGSBERG cameras are designed to provide flexible, High Definition performance, ONVIF compatibility, multiple integration options and ease of installation. Considerable costs savings for new build ships, have been achieved, especially for customers choosing KONGSBERG Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera solutions.
The KONGSBERG VMS Solution, chosen by all commercial vessel customers offers unprecedented control for a surveillance system, providing the end-user with the situational awareness required to provide an immediate response. The system offers the flexibility to optimise the CCTV network post-deployment, whilst taking advantage of the latest technologies and improving the potential for collaboration between operators, which can support the integrity of safety and security processes on board.
With KONGSBERG on board networks, full and intuitive control of all cameras including Pan, Tilt and Zoom is made available at Operator Stations via marine grade monitors. The server provided enables a flexible data storage and archiving solution that combines superior image performance, scalability and long-term video storage to meet customer requirements.
“We have invested in unique IP based technology cameras that combined with our proven reliability has produced a very competitive, professional, commercial marine product range,” said Paul Scott, Sales Manager - M&N Projects, Kongsberg Maritime Ltd – Camera Division. “Our advanced technology is supported by an experienced project management team and Kongsberg Maritime’s global network of offices in key maritime locations, ensuring smooth delivery, installation and on-going support for customers in the commercial segment.”
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Editor’s note:
See the latest camera systems at Oceanology International 2018 on Kongsberg Maritime Ltd - Camera Group’s stand #M190. Visit Kongsberg Maritime on stand #D600 to see the latest subsea technology developments.
For further information, please contact:
Paul Scott
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd – Camera Division
Marine & Naval Projects Group
Office Tel: +44 (0)1224 226500
Direct Tel: +44 (0)1224 226527
Group email: km.sales.camera.uk@km.kongsberg.com
Saul Trewern
Saltwater Stone
Tel: +44 (0)1202 669244
s.trewern@saltwater-stone.com
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Kongsberg Maritime is a global marine technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea and naval. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 20 countries.
Kongsberg Maritime systems for vessels cover all aspects of marine automation, safety, manoeuvring, navigation, and dynamic positioning. Subsea solutions include single and multibeam echo sounders, sonars, AUV/Underwater Robotics, underwater navigation, communication and camera systems.
Training courses at locations globally, LNG solutions, information management, position reference systems and technology for seismic and drilling operations are also part of the company’s diverse technology portfolio.
In parallel with its extensive technology portfolio, Kongsberg Maritime provides services within EIT (Electro, Instrument & Telecom) engineering and system integration, on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) basis.
Kongsberg Maritime delivers solutions that cover all aspects of technology underwater and on the water, aboard new build and retrofit vessels, and on offshore platforms and rigs, often under a single supplier strategy called The Full Picture.
Kongsberg Maritime is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international, knowledge-based group that celebrated 200 years in business during 2014. KONGSBERG supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries.
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