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Kongsberg Maritime history

A video with a historical perspective



Key events in the history of Kongsberg Maritime

2008

Kongsberg Maritime acquires Metasystems AS. MetaSystems AS develops Intelligent Electronic Applications in terms of software, sensors and instruments for the maritime and land based industries, with the goal of increasing customers' profitability through optimal and safe operations.
 Kongsberg Maritime becomes the majority owner of Lodic AS a manufacturer of software for hydrostatics and stability calculations for ships and floating offshore structures.
 Kongsberg Maritime acquires the UK based GeoAcoustics, a world-leading manufacturer of sonar seabed survey equipment.
 Kongsberg Maritime and Zhenjiang Marine Electrical Appliances form joint venture. The new company, Kongsberg Maritime China Zhenjiang Ltd., is focused on the delivery of electrical control & distribution units to the marine industry.
  Kongsberg Maritime acquires the USA based GlobalSim, a company with comprehensive simulation experience. Their main products are crane simulators.

2007

Kongsberg Maritime acquires the USA based Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) company Hydroid, an important manufacturer of compact and light weigth AUVs.

2003

Kongsberg Simrad, Kongsberg Maritime Ship Systems and Simrad are merged to form one of the world's largest suppliers of maritime electronics: Kongsberg Maritime.

2002

Kongsberg Simrad AS and ABB AS entered a worldwide co-operation agreement. Transfer of ABB's business related to dynamic positioning to Kongsberg Maritime.
  Kongsberg Simrad purchases 62% of Seaflex, a specialist company within offshore riser technology.

2001

Kongsberg Simrad acquires KonMap Maritime Systems AS, known for its mapping and marine operation support systems.

2000

Kongsberg Maritime acquires Navia ASA including the Seatex and Autronica product lines.

1997

Kongsberg Maritime is formed, consisting of the companies: Kongsberg Simrad, Kongsberg Norcontrol, Kongsberg Norcontrol Simulation and Simrad.

1996

Kongsberg Simrad introduces the SDP and the new IAS-Integrated Automation System concept in the market.
Kongsberg Gruppen (previously Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk) acquires Simrad ASA.
Simrad acquires Mesotech a Canadian manufacturer of underwater acoustic equipment.

1987

All civilian business activities within Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk are sold. Kongsberg Albatross is sold to Simrad and re-named Simrad Albatross

1985

Kongsberg Albatross AS is established as a separate company, fully owned by Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk

1982

Kongsberg Albatross becomes part of the Maritime Division of Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk

1978

The first engine room simulator.

1975

Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk founds Kongsberg Albatross to develop and deliver Dynamic Positioning systems. The company achieves its first sale this year.

1972

The first DataChief computerized alarm, monitoring and control system.

1969

Worlds first computerized radar/ARPA system delivered to MS Taimyr.

1965

Norcontrol founded 1. April. The first product was a main engine remote control system for diesel driven ships.

1959

The first Autronica fire alarm system was ready.

1957

Autronica founded 6. September. The first product was a local radio tuner for tape recorders.

 

 
 
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