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Kongsberg automation systems on new DSME rigs

Friday, January 27, 2012 in Automation

Kongsberg Maritime of Norway has won a contract to supply automation systems for new semi submersible drilling rigs being built at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in SOuth Korea.

The contract includes Kongsberg's Dynamic Positioning, thruster control, bridge navigation, vessel automation, safety, riser management and environmental monitoring systems.

The rigs are being designed to operate in the Norwegian North Sea. They have been ordered by Songa Offshore SE subsidiary, Songa Rig AS, following a Letter of Award (LOA) from Statoil, announced in July 2011.

Deliveries of the automation system will be made to the yard in early 2012, and all deliverables will be completed by December 2012.

"This is what we call a 'Full Picture' solution from Kongsberg Maritime," says says Geir Håøy, President, Kongsberg Maritime.

"Our strategy is to take on more responsibility in the value chain by offering a full range of Integrated Automated Marine Systems."

"Close collaboration with the customer and a commitment to understanding the extreme contexts in which our technology is applied are important driving forces behind this award,"

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