Kongsberg acquires Metasystems

As part of its strategy to create a green ship product line, Kongsberg Maritime recently announced the acquisition of Metasystems AS. MetaSystems 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.

Metasystems AS will be completely integrated into Kongsberg Maritime and its products will complement the company’s existing product range within ship performance analysis, contributing to the optimal running of ships. Kongsberg Maritime has extensive experience in the design of equipment for use under extreme maritime conditions, using state-of-the-art technology to assure high reliability and the new addition to the portfolio will enhance its systems further.

Metasystems’ applications can be delivered as stand alone installations or integrated with Kongsberg’s K-Chief 500 or 700 monitoring and control systems. As a result of the acquisition, Kongsberg Maritime will be able to deliver Ship Performance Analysis Systems, integrating Metasystems’ MetaPower Ship Performance application with advanced software that continuously analyses performance data. The system can provide diagnostics of vessel performance based on excess fuel consumption and includes features such as voyage fuel consumption reports, reports on short and long term trends in performance, docking interval planning as well as sea trial mode and reports.

The Torque Metre MetaPower system is intended for the measurement of RPM, torque and power transferred from the main engine to the propeller(s), and can be integrated with Kongsberg’s AutoChief C20 propulsion control system. All these measurements help to ensure the optimal running of the ship, resulting in minimal emissions.