#Kongsberg

DOF Sea Dragon OSV will feature a range of Kongsberg Maritime solutions

More details are emerging about the OSV (offshore support vessel) that the Crist shipyard in Poland is building for DOF. Provisionally named Sea Dragon, the OSV is set to assist operations off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

As we reported earlier, the 110 meter OSV will be powered by six MAN 12V175D variable speed gensets and will feature a full propulsion scope from Rauma, Finland-based Steerprop.

Now Kongsberg Maritime reports that it has secured a contract to supply an integrated package...

https://www.marinelog.com/uncategorized/dof-sea-dragon-osv-will-feature-a-range-of-kongsberg-maritime-solutions/

Kongsberg Discovery successfully completes acceptance testing of a HUGIN Superior Autonomous Underwater Vehicle system for the Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Navy.

Hugin Superior Poster

Only one year after being awarded a 24-month frame contract for Large Diameter Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (LDUUV) by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), KONGSBERG completed acceptance testing and delivery of the first HUGIN Superior Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for this customer.

A valuable asset for the U.S. Navy
This final testing was completed at the beginning of the year in Norway. The vehicle will now go on to provide real-world operational relevance and enhance...

Kongsberg to lead major green upgrade of NCA hybrid vessel OV Bøkfjord

The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has selected Kongsberg Maritime to serve as lead integrator for a significant green upgrade of its hybrid vessel, OV Bøkfjord. The project will include installation of Kongsberg Maritime’s electric rim-drive azimuth thrusters, together with an upgrade of hybrid capacity.

The NCA is the Norwegian agency responsible for coastal management, maritime safety, and emergency preparedness against pollution. With a presence along the entire Norwegian coast, the...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/kongsberg-to-lead-major-green-upgrade-of-nca-hybrid-vessel-ov-bokfjord/

Bisso Towboat takes delivery of new ASD tug Mr. Brian

Luling, La.-based Bisso Towboat Co. Inc. has taken delivery of its newest low emission ship-assist tug, the Mr. Brian.

Named in honor of the company’s long-time VP Operations, Brian Cyprowski, the 5,000 BHP vessel is the sixth ASD tractor tug built for Bisso in the past nine years by Main Iron Works LLC, Houma, La.

The 100 x 38 x 13.5 foot, Mr. Brian is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516E Tier 4F main engines, each generating 2,500 BHP at 1600 RPM, and driving two Kongsberg US205S Z-Drives. The...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/bisso-towboat-takes-delivery-of-new-asd-tug-mr-brian/

Kongsberg makes its Jet Control System available for its larger waterjets

Kongsberg Maritime’s Jet Control System is now available for the company’s larger, S-series stainless steel waterjets, offering improved maneuverability and easier installation for vessels up to 50 meters in length.

The Jet Control System (JCS) is used to control waterjet steering, reversing bucket and optional interceptor functions, and can accommodate up to three control stations and can operate with twin, triple or quad steerable waterjet installations. The integrated feedback signals provide...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/kongsberg-makes-its-jet-control-system-available-for-its-larger-waterjets/

VIDEO: Crescent Towing takes delivery of new Z-drive tugboat

New Orleans based Cooper Group subsidiary Crescent Towing recently took delivery of the M/V Angus R. Cooper II, a new 6,000 HP, tier 4, Z-drive tugboat constructed at Cooper Group’s Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Ala.

To be added to Crescent Towing’s ship assist operations in the Port of Savannah, Ga., the new Z-drive tug is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516E tier 4 engines, each producing 3,004 HP and powering Kongsberg 255 fixed pitch azimuthing drives (Z-drives).

The M/V Angus R. Cooper II...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/video-crescent-towing-takes-delivery-of-new-z-drive-tugboat/

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