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Kongsberg Discovery’s advanced sonar solutions are the key to unlocking safe, secure and reliable operations in the most demanding port and harbor environments.
Offering market leading clean, reliable and precise data, our robust systems deliver high-resolution underwater awareness, giving you the platform you demand for informed, fast and optimal decision making.
Identify challenges, enhance safety, and ensure the uninterrupted flow of maritime traffic with confidence – choose sonar from Kongsberg Discovery.
Trusted technology for efficient operations - today, tomorrow and beyond.
Discover the true potential of sonar technology for:
- Navigational safety
- Infrastructure inspection
- Security and surveillance
- Underwater obstruction detection
- Dredging and maintenance
...and much more!
Infrastructure Inspection
Sonar systems are employed to inspect and monitor port infrastructure, including quay walls, piers, jetties, and underwater pipelines. By conducting regular sonar surveys, port authorities can assess the condition of these structures, identify potential defects, or damage, and prioritize maintenance and repair activities to ensure the structural integrity and safety of port facilities.
Navigational Safety
Ports and harbors are busy waterways with a high volume of maritime traffic, including large cargo vessels, passenger ships, and recreational boats.
Security and Surveillance
Sonar technology enhances port security and surveillance by providing underwater monitoring capabilities to detect unauthorized underwater activities, such as intrusions by divers, submarines, or underwater drones. Sonar systems can be integrated with port security systems to provide comprehensive coverage of the underwater environment and support rapid response to security incidents or threats.
Underwater Obstruction Detection
Sonar technology is used to monitor the seabed and water column in and around ports and harbors for the presence of underwater obstructions, such as sunken vessels, submerged containers, or dredging equipment. Detecting and identifying these obstructions is essential for maintaining clear navigational channels, preventing accidents, and minimizing the risk of vessel grounding or damage to maritime infrastructure.
Dredging
Sonar is essential for surveying the seabed before, during, and after dredging to monitor water depths, detect underwater obstacles, and ensure that navigational channels remain clear and safe for maritime traffic.
Sonar technology is used to precisely position and guide dredging equipment, such as trailing suction hopper dredges or cutter suction dredges, during operations. Sonar sensors mounted on dredging vessels provide real-time feedback on dredge position relative to the seabed, enabling operators to maintain the desired depth and alignment of the dredge head, optimize dredging efficiency, and minimize the risk of over-dredging or damage to underwater infrastructure.