KONGSBERG K-Nav Navigation Product Series

KONGSBERG’s K-Nav navigation product line for the SOLAS market includes core products such as K-Nav Radar, ECDIS, Planning Station, Conning, Autopilot, and Kongsberg VDR. It supports key functions such as radar signal network distribution, multi radar synthesized images (up to 4), and target tracking (up to 100), with standardized sensor interfaces, modular open architecture, and 24/7 global support. It can meet mandatory requirements such as IMO and IHO, provide full lifecycle services and training, and adapt to decision support needs in professional navigation scenarios.

Core Technology and System Characteristics

Signal Processing and Distribution

Radar signal: The analog signal is converted into a digital signal at the antenna position through the radar interface (RIN) unit, and distributed to the display unit through a high-speed network

Local processing: Video processing (including target tracking) and filtering are both completed locally on the display unit, and the operator can fully control the display screen

Interface and Configuration

Sensor interface: Adopting a traditional serial connection scheme, each sensor corresponds to a dedicated port for the operation station, and standardized settings ensure efficient configuration and installation

Network features: Supports different display units to access radar data from any antenna through the network, with signal processing fault tolerance capability

Architectural Design

Distributed, modular, open architecture, adopting industry standard communication network

Sharing standard hardware components to enhance reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and facilitate upgrade and expansion

Core products and key functions

Product Name Key Features Core Parameters/Characteristics

K-Nav Radar 1. Display approved nautical charts as radar video base maps;

2. Up to 4 radar videos can be synthesized and displayed, automatically tracking targets across sectors;

3. Association between radar and AIS targets (to avoid duplicate recognition);

4. Manual/automatic clutter suppression, stern indicator 1. Range scale: 11 gears (0.125-96 nautical miles);

2. Target tracking: up to 100;

3. Target tracking range: 24 nautical miles;

4. Maximum target speed: 100 knots (relative);

5. Supports 2 electronic azimuth lines (EBL) and 2 variable range markers (VRM)

K-Nav ECDIS 1. Route planning, validation, and monitoring;

2. Overlay selected radar videos and radar/AIS targets;

3. Echo sounder monitoring and recording;

4. Navigation recording and playback, Navtex interface 1. Display up to 100 ARPA tracking targets;

2. Support IMO definition function;

3. Compatible with all chart formats required by IHO;

4. Equipped with “Active lights” support

K-Nav Planning Station 1. Chart maintenance;

2. Route planning and verification 1. Desktop tablet PC form;

2. Provide standard ECDIS functionality;

3. Support the use of VDR playback tools

K-Nav Conning 1. Collect multiple system sensor inputs, servo/propulsion feedback, etc;

2. Single screen centralized display of data;

3. Display CCTV footage around the ship. 1. Show the position and status of the thruster and servo around the ship as the center

K-Nav Autopilot 1. Heading control system, adapted to different ship loads, sea conditions, and weather conditions;

2. Support precise and economic models;

3. Adaptive ship servo command response 1. Dedicated operating unit+controller cabinet;

2. Learning the response characteristics of ship servos during the sea trial stage

Kongsberg VDR meets the mandatory requirements for SOLAS navigation data recording;

2. Support accident investigation, equipment inspection, and review of navigation history. 1. High cost-effectiveness;

2. Playback tools can be used at Planning Station

Kognifai Connect (optional) 1. Automatically update nautical charts through secure ship shore connection;

2. Malicious software protection: 1. Includes a malicious software protection system (with a sturdy touch screen);

2. Includes Cisco routers and type approved marine computers

Service and Support

Full lifecycle services

Covering the entire stages of design, debugging, operation, maintenance, and modernization upgrade

Provide technical support, consultation, on-site service, maintenance and spare parts supply, optimization and upgrading services, etc

global support

24/7 global support, with service facilities and spare parts inventory located in strategic global locations

Performed by professional on-site service engineers and equipped with dedicated technical customer managers

Plan maintenance work in advance, maximize system running time, and optimize cost control

Training Services

Provide training courses covering all major aspects of Kongsberg system ship operations

Assist employees in updating their skills and qualifications to ensure efficient use of the system