Kongsberg Acquires Global Sim
Kongsberg Maritime has acquired the Draper, based technology enterprise Global Sim for approximately $19.6m. Global Sim delivers products and services in the field of crane simulation for the training of crane operators around the world, and holds a market leader position in maritime crane simulation. The acquisition extends Kongsberg Maritime's portfolio and will further strengthen the company's position as a leader within the field of Maritime Simulation and Training. "The acquisition of Global Sim gives Kongsberg Maritime a broader portfolio of products in the growing market for Maritime Training and Simulation," remarks General Manager (Simulation) Lars Erik Hilsen of Kongsberg Maritime.
Kongsberg, Maersk Supply Extend Simulation Agreement
Kongsberg Maritime Simulation & Training and Maersk Supply Service entered into an agreement to further develop the existing cooperation in simulator development between the two companies. The focus of the agreement will be the development of a unique anchor handling simulator, which will use the technology and experience the two companies have gained over 10 years of collaboration in the field of marine simulation. "The anchor handling simulator software must be developed to meet some very specific needs so by extending our co-operation agreement we can be sure that our requirements for a flexible and scalable solution are met, in what is a very sophisticated simulation product," said Albertus Zwiers, Director Technical Vessel Operations, Maersk Supply Service.
