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MTRMTR 100 100The Case: The Case: Kongsberg Maritime?s sonar, multibeam echo sounders, cameras, positioning and underwater communication systems, and AUVs are used in survey and inspection operations worldwide. Working closely with customers to develop technology that pushes the limits in subsea applications, Kongsberg Maritime is also dedicated to developing innovative environmental monitoring solutions. The Company Company Mission: Maximizing per- formance by providing The Full Picture. Kongsberg Maritime is a global marine technology company providing innova- tive and reliable solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, naval and  sheries. A world leader in technology advances, Kongsberg Maritime delivers systems that cover all aspects of various mari- time applications: Subsea survey and construction  Maritime security Environmental monitoring  Scienti c research  Dynamic positioning and navigation systems Marine automation Safety management  Cargo handling Maritime simulation and training Satellite positioningIntegration of systems is a key driver to the success of Kongsberg Maritime. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable solutions for all customers and stakeholders that ensure optimal operation at sea and onshore.Market Segments Key markets are countries with large offshore, shipyard and energy explora- tion & production industries. In explora- tion the company provides sophisticated underwater and positioning technology and systems for survey vessel opera- tion. In  eld development, construction and offshore vessels are supported with innovative solutions for operation and specialist applications whilst in produc-tion our hardware and software enhanc- es output and minimizes downtime. For maritime transport and offshore vessels, The Full Picture is supplied, including navigation, automation, training and safety systems. The Tech Kongsberg Maritime develops innova- tive products using the latest technology and techniques. It develops cutting-edge hydroacoustic survey systems including market leading multibeam and single beam echo sounders, and sonars, con-nected to positioning equipment, head-ing and motion sensing instruments, as well as sound velocity sensors and pro- cessing software. Kongsberg Maritime is a leader in the  eld of underwater cameras and AUV de- velopment, counting several navies and the world?s leading survey companies as customers of its Seaglider, REMUS, HUGIN and MUNIN AUVs. HUGIN has been a key technology development area since 1990 and is used for a variety of civilian and military applications. Environmental monitoring solutions are a recent focus at Kongsberg Mari- time, with a sophisticated new Integrat- ed Environmental Monitoring System for Statoil, developed with IBM, DNV and other KONGSBERG Group stake- holders, in addition to a new Modular Subsea Monitoring Network. Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd, the Cana- dian subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, is a leader in the underwater acoustic industry. With over 40 years of inno- vative sonar experience, the Company designs and manufactures acoustic in- strumentation with superior image reso-lution. Mesotech supplies a worldwide customer base with sonar for search and recovery, marine engineering, security and surveillance,  sheries and scienti c applications.Strandpromenaden 50, Strandpromenaden 50, Horten, Vestfold, Norway 3183 Horten, Vestfold, Norway 3183 T: +47 32 28 50 00 T: +47 32 28 50 00 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: http://km.kongsberg.com W: http://km.kongsberg.com CEO/President: Geir Håøy CEO/President: Geir HåøyVP: Bjørn Jalving, EVP, Subsea Division VP: Bjørn Jalving, EVP, Subsea Division Number of Employees: 4396 Number of Employees: 4396 Kongsberg Maritime Marine Technology Reporter 33www.marinetechnologynews.com MTR #6 (18-33).indd 33MTR #6 (18-33).indd 337/31/2014 9:55:43 AM7/31/2014 9:55:43 AM