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K-Master Bridge Solutions

The Integrated workstation for safety, efficiency, and sustainable maritime innovation

Kongsberg Maritime presents K-Master Solutions, engineered to address the urgent needs of decarbonisation, digitalisation, and energy transition within the maritime sector. Our mission-critical products ensure optimal performance, sustainability, and operational excellence in the emerging ocean space. Experience the forefront of marine technology with K-Master, leading the way towards a cleaner, more connected, and energy-efficient future.

The solution for complex operations

  • Seamlessly manage and monitor complex vessel operations with intuitive interfaces and integrated controls.
  • Optimised performance and energy management systems reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency.
  • Real-time data integration and analytics for enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Adaptable to new energy sources and technologies, supporting the shift towards sustainable maritime operations.
  • Robust design with redundancy features ensures continuous operation and minimal downtime.
  • Comprehensive situational awareness and automated systems reduce human error and improve safety.
  • 24/7 access to expert technical support and remote diagnostics for uninterrupted operations.

Designed for safety and efficiency

KONGSBERG boasts a long and distinguished history of designing bridge systems that not only meet but surpass maritime safety standards. Our extensive experience has demonstrated the crucial importance of functional integration and intuitively arranged controls for vessel machinery, navigation, and manoeuvring.

We understand that a user interface featuring a harmonised style, look, and feel across subsystems and functions offers significant advantages for safe vessel operation. Here’s how K-Master Solutions address the industry's pressing needs:

Environmental Efficiency:
Optimised system performance and energy management reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency, supporting global sustainability goals.

Operational Reliability:
Robust and reliable systems with redundancy features ensure continuous operation and minimal downtime, essential for mission-critical maritime operations.

Advanced Digital Integration:
Cutting-edge data integration and real-time analytics enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, paving the way for smarter maritime operations.

Sustainable Energy Solutions:
Flexible systems adaptable to new energy sources and technologies facilitate the shift towards greener, more sustainable maritime practices.

Innovative Maritime Solutions:
Forward-thinking designs meet the challenges of the evolving maritime environment, ensuring optimal performance and safety in new and demanding operational contexts. 

K-Master: A complete working environment 

K-Master bridge solutions by KONGSBERG set the standard for integrating navigation, automation, and manoeuvring functions. Our designs are governed by strict ergonomic considerations, ensuring optimal operability and arrangement of workspaces and instrumentation.

In a comprehensive K-Master bridge installation, a common user interface integrates the following systems:

In a comprehensive K-Master bridge installation, a common user interface integrates the following systems:

Dynamic Positioning (DP) and Independent DP Joystick
Manual Propulsion and Thruster Control
Alarm Monitoring and Remote Machine Control
Bridge Alarm Management (BAM)
ECDIS
Radar
Sonar
Autopilot
Conning
Bridge Auxiliary Systems
This common user interface is intuitive and logical, the result of a user-centred design process. High-quality graphics presented on touch-sensitive screens enhance usability and efficiency.

Choose K-Master for unparalleled safety, efficiency, and innovation in the maritime sector. Experience the future of marine technology with systems designed

The common user interface is intuitive and logical. It is the product of a user-centered design process and is presented using high quality graphics on touch-sensitive screens. 

Main Features and Benefits

  • Integrated Control System:

    • Feature: Centralized control of navigation, propulsion, and automation systems.
    • Benefit: Simplifies operations by providing a unified interface, reducing the need for multiple controls and increasing operational efficiency.

  • Advanced User Interface:

    • Feature: Intuitive touch-screen displays and ergonomic design.
    • Benefit: Enhances ease of use, reduces operator fatigue, and minimizes the risk of human error.

  • Enhanced Situational Awareness:

    • Feature: Comprehensive data integration and real-time monitoring.
    • Benefit: Provides operators with a complete overview of vessel status and environment, improving decision-making and safety.

  • Flexible Configuration:

    • Feature: Customizable to suit various vessel types and operational requirements.
    • Benefit: Ensures the bridge solution meets specific needs, enhancing functionality and adaptability.

  • Reliability and Redundancy:

    • Feature: Robust design with backup systems and fail-safes.
    • Benefit: Ensures continuous operation and minimizes downtime, providing peace of mind and operational security.

  • Energy Efficiency:

    • Feature: Optimized system performance and energy management.
    • Benefit: Reduces fuel consumption and operational costs, contributing to greener maritime operations.

Simplicity is the art of technology

K-Master workstations feature touch sensitive controlpanels with graphic representation of input devices in combination with information displays. As each workstation can be in simultaneous control of multiple subsystems, the operator is free to configure the contents of the information displays so that the information from the more important systems is directed to the most convenient display.

K-Master workstations feature touch sensitive control panels with graphic representation of input devices in combination with information displays.

K-Master bridge solutions represent a generation of control equipment that combines simple and easy-to-use touch controls with structured access to large amounts of vessel information. Hardware buttons and switches are reserved for critical functions or for back-up.

a generation of control equipment

Ergonomics for demanding operations

Ensuring safe vessel operations requires operator-friendly workstations. Our intuitive and logically placed levers, controls, and displays are designed with input from users and experts to enhance operational awareness and reduce fatigue. Automated systems for tasks like ballasting and fluid cargo handling further ensure quicker and safer operations.

controls and displays are located intuitively and logically

Configured for the task

With K-Master, operators have all the information they need to make the right decisions. K-Master bridge solutions allow operators to focus on key performance indicators across versatile vessel tasks. Its flexible system enables easy access to vessel information, while touch-sensitive control panels and displays ensure optimal performance for both the operator and the vessel.

Its flexible system enables easy access to vessel information, while touch-sensitive control panels and displays ensure optimal performance

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