Kongsberg Digital Signs Simulator Deal with Noble

Kongsberg Digital has signed a new simulator contract with Noble Corporation, an offshore drilling company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The contract includes the delivery of navigation, engine, and dynamic positioning (DP) simulators based on Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Pos DP system.

The simulators will be tailored and integrated with Kongsberg Maritime’s Riser Monitoring System (RMS) and electronic Well Specific Operating Guidelines (eWSOG) to meet Noble’s training needs.

Noble will be the first company globally to implement such an advanced DP drilling training solution for in-house Nautical Institute-accredited training. This training installation is designed to enhance operational competencies, increase safety awareness, and promote effective team collaboration - critical factors in drilling operations where engineers, Dynamic Positioning Operators, and drillers must work seamlessly together to solve potential challenges. The simulators will also support root-cause incident analysis and help integrate legacy crews from recent mergers, fostering a cohesive and well-trained workforce.

"Our K-Sim simulators are transforming offshore training by offering professionals with an exceptionally realistic training environment that prepares them for high-pressure scenarios without any risk to personnel, equipment, or environment,” said Are Føllesdal Tjønn, Managing Director of Kongsberg Digitals Maritime Simulation Division

Patrick Ewbank, Head of Learning and Development at Noble, added, "Noble Corporation pioneered full-scale integrated team exercises for offshore drilling crews since 2013. Recognizing that technical prowess alone is insufficient in our dynamic offshore environments, we seamlessly blend technical expertise with Crew Resource Management. This investment provides a realistic platform for crews to tackle challenges on their actual equipment, fostering teamwork and operational excellence across the drilling, technical and marine teams.”