Kongsberg Maritime and Noble Corporation have announced the signing of a development program framework agreement for co-development of advanced marine technologies for the offshore drilling sector.
This long-term strategic partnership will focus on the joint development, piloting and commercialization of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing sustainability, operational efficiency and risk assessment in offshore operations.
The first pilot project under this agreement will be launched later this year on the drillship Noble Sam Croft, setting the stage for a series of collaborative development programs.
The agreement brings together Kongsberg Maritime’s marine technology portfolio with Noble’s deep operational expertise and modern fleet of 21 floaters.
“This agreement with Noble underscores our commitment to being a trusted energy transition partner,” said Jouni Raatikainen, executive vice president, global customer support at Kongsberg Maritime.
“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.”
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