Kongsberg Maritime cameras prepare for arctic operations

"Further to our recent CCTV supply for the Halifax-class frigates IPMS upgrade we are delighted to be able to leverage from our proven marine & naval camera technologies to support L-3 MAPPS, Irving Shipbuilding and RCN on the prestigious AOPS Program which is a key milestone in the renewal of Canada's combatant fleet," said David Fleming, Camera Systems Manager for Kongsberg Maritime.

The CCTV system will form a major part of the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). It will deliver real time video surveillance. This will aid mission critical operations as well as provide increased safety, security and situational awareness on board the new build AOPS vessels.

Deliverables from Kongsberg Maritime will include a combination of proven harsh environment CCTV cameras and cameras that have been adapted to meet the demands of RCN and the challenging Arctic environment such as an upgraded, high definition, version of the Kongsberg Maritime Helicopter Operations Surveillance System (HOSS). This will assist in monitoring of the take-off and landing operations off the CH-148 Cyclone naval helicopters that the vessels will support.

AOPS is a Government of Canada procurement project for the RCN. The project is expected to equip the Canadian Forces with six naval ice-capable offshore patrol ships able to assert and enforce sovereignty in Canada's waters where and when necessary, including the Arctic. The first Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship is expected to be delivered in 2018.

Kongsberg Maritime, together with Irving Shipbuilding and L-3 MAPPS, are focused on working with the federal government to continually lower costs and establish the best value solution for Canada while optimising benefits across the country under the Industrial and Regional Benefit programme.

Edited from press release by Angharad Lock

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