Kongsberg Maritime System and vessel conversions

At Kongsberg Maritime we are helping our customers to adapt

and expand their businesses into new and changing markets

by providing innovative conversion and retrofit system solutions,

with deep systems integration, industry leading product quality

and world-class aftermarket support.

Our solutions are based on the latest technology and close customer

cooperation throughout all projects. The result is proven reliability

and operation.

profitability for your Our in-house expertise in all design disciplines,

and a vast range of ship equipment, makes us exceptionally skilled in

balancing all these crucial factors to create an optimised vessel.

Providing complete conversion solutions to meet the requirements of a

changing world and a changing market

System conversions

Cost saving, improved fuel efficiency and reduced environmental

footprint

Power and propulsion system re-powering or conversion can assist in

achieving your operational targets to reduce fuel consumption and meet

environmental requirements.

It can also provide improved operational flexibility and increase the

power and capability of your vessels.

Hybrid propulsion solutions

Our hybrid shaft generator (HSG) system is an advanced power electric

system which supplies fixed frequency power to the switchboard even

when the engine RPM varies. This enables much more flexible use of

engine and propeller speed variations. It means that both propeller and

engine efficiencies can be maximised by running them at their design

points. Doing so also helps to reduce exhaust CO2 and NOx emissions.

The HSG system provides efficient operation without compromising

functionality over the vessel’s entire operating profile.

As a dedicated system integrator, we ensure that all proprietary

equipment functions coherently and safely.

Vessel conversions

Moving into a new market

Whether your vessel is a Kongsberg Maritime design

or not we are able to deliver innovative full concept

packages to meet your requirements for value,

functionality and performance.

All vessels are individually re-designed for their

new tasks, based on operational demands along

with classification and overall vessel performance

requirements.

Close cooperation from the start of a project ensures

that consideration is given to all aspects and that our

customers’ valuable experiences become a vital part

of the development of the design.

Customers can benefit from customised tank

solutions, deck design and cargo facilities.

Cost effective and efficient process

For Kongsberg Maritime designed vessels there is no

“discovery phase”. As owners of the original design

drawings and equipment technical specifications

the need to gather information from many different

manufacturers and suppliers is greatly reduced.

Our intimate knowledge of our vessel designs means

that we understand their flexibility and possibilities

for adaptation.

Our expertise in the upgrade or re-use possibilities for

your existing Kongsberg Maritime equipment enables

the most cost effective solutions to be produced. Our

design and engineering teams’ detailed knowledge

of any new equipment added from our extensive

product portfolio means only the minimal number of

engineering hours are required for each re-design.

Our teams of experts can be brought to you anywhere

in the world.

Focused on safety

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do and our

customers can be assured that all of our conversion

designs include the latest advances in safety

improvement.

As part of the conversion we are able to install

equipment health monitoring solutions that support

safer asset operation.

Kongsberg Maritime UT design vessel conversions

Cargo conversions

Design options available range from simply rebuilding

the tanks to accommodate a different type of cargo,

through moderate and reversible adaptation, to total

cargo area conversion.

Our conversions are designed with cargo handling

systems and arrangements that ensure efficient and

safe loading and unloading of cargo. There is a high

focus on low acceleration to reduce wave slamming,

improve vessel performance in a seaway, minimise

potential cargo damage and provide optimal living

conditions for the crew.