Kongsberg Maritime and Noble Corporation have signed a Development Programme Framework Agreement to co-develop advanced marine technologies for the offshore drilling sector.
The partnership aims to concentrate on the collaborative development, testing, and commercialisation of innovative solutions designed to improve operational efficiency, risk assessment, and sustainability in offshore operations.
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The first pilot project of this collaboration is set to launch later in the year on the drillship Noble Sam Croft.
This initiative marks the beginning of a series of joint development programmes between the two companies.
It combines Kongsberg Maritime’s extensive marine technology portfolio with Noble’s operational expertise and modern fleet of 21 floaters.
This collaboration is anticipated to expedite innovation cycles and provide user-focused solutions that create new value for offshore operators.
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By GlobalDataKongsberg Maritime executive vice president global customer support Jouni Raatikainen said: “This agreement with Noble underscores our commitment to being a trusted energy transition partner.
“By working closely with forward-thinking companies like Noble, we can co-create technologies that not only improve performance and safety but also support the industry’s broader sustainability goals. Noble’s progressive approach and openness to innovation make them an ideal partner for this ambitious journey.”
In a related development, Kongsberg Maritime has partnered with Solstad, Østensjø, DeepOcean, and Remota to explore the feasibility of remote Dynamic Positioning operations.
This partnership will see the pilot project commence later this year on the offshore vessel Normand Sentinel.
The project will investigate how remote technology could enhance operational flexibility and expand recruitment prospects within the maritime industry.
