Kongsberg Maritime, a supplier of technology, equipment and services for sustainable maritime operations and BMA Technology formed a strategic partnership to help Turkish shipyards with the supply of low-voltage electrical goods and engineering services.
BMA Technology is a technology business situated in the Gebze Organized Industrial Zone, east of Istanbul, that provides electrical system solutions for the maritime sector.
“We’re delighted to have formed this alliance with BMA Technology, which will transform the way we can provide local, dedicated support and supply high-quality electrical products directly to the numerous Turkish shipyards,” stated Knut Ivar Dybdal, senior vice president from Kongsberg Maritime.
BMA Technology will manufacture, assemble, and test Kongsberg Maritime low voltage electrical products in Türkiye as part of the deal. In addition, the company will provide engineering assistance and commissioning work on the products at local shipyards, collaborating with the Kongsberg Maritime team in Istanbul.
Knut Ivar Dybdal added, “As the shipping industry moves towards more electrification of vessels, we need to evolve the range of products and services we can provide. This strategic alliance brings both companies together with a shared goal of providing more advanced electrical propulsion solutions directly to shipyards. It also has the added benefit of a local, highly skilled and dedicated team able to work closely with the shipbuilders, through installation and commissioning of these complex electrical systems”.