February 4, 2013 marked the beginning of a 5-year collaboration between the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) and Kongsberg Norcontrol IT (KNC) to develop and establish a new national Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system. The contract covers replacement of the current VTS systems in Horten, Brevik, Kvitsøy, Fedje and Vardo, in addition to establishing a VTS simulation centre, with systems supplied by Kongsberg Maritime.

"The new contract is a great opportunity to continue our long lasting relationship with the NCA," comments Eivind Solberg, Sales Manager Norway, KNC. "NCA is an extremely professional organization with a high level of technical and operational expertise, so it is an honour for KONGSBERG to be their preferred partner."

The new Norwegian VTS system will use C-Scope, the latest generation maritime surveillance solution developed by Kongsberg Norcontrol IT, which first entered service with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore in 2011.

"The C-Scope system for NCA will build upon the VTS system in Singapore, so it will be based on a proven installation in one of the world’s busiest waterways," adds Fred Fredriksen, Senior Project Manager, KNC. "The Norwegian VTS will be a highly reliable, adaptive and future-proof maritime surveillance system, delivered on time and capable of 24/7 operation at all sites.”

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