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Danaos vs Kongsberg Maritime

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Danaos

Maritime

Ship management suite covering purchasing, maintenance, crewing and safety in one database

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kongsberg Maritime logo

Kongsberg Maritime

Maritime

Complete maritime technology solutions

From
$25000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Danaos sales, implementation and support are concentrated in Greece and Cyprus, so an owner elsewhere gets a thinner local bench and has to rely on remote support across time zones.; Kongsberg Maritime no pricing published on website, requires direct vendor contact
  • They diverge on capability: Danaos covers Planned maintenance, Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Danaos and Kongsberg Maritime actually diverge.

Attributes where Danaos and Kongsberg Maritime differ
AttributeDanaosKongsberg Maritime
Starting priceOn request$25000/one-time
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsWindows, Web, On-premiseEmbedded, Windows
FoundedUnknown1946

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Danaos

  • Planned maintenance
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory
  • Crewing
  • Safety and quality
  • Dry-docking
  • Budgeting
  • Ship to shore replication

Only in Kongsberg Maritime

  • ECDIS navigation
  • Bridge automation
  • Dynamic positioning
  • Vessel control
  • Propulsion systems
  • Sensors
  • Communication systems
  • Embedded support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Danaos

  • A Greek or Cypriot owner replacing a mix of legacy planned maintenance and purchasing systems with one databasenot Kongsberg Maritime
  • A third-party ship manager that must report vessel operating expenditure to multiple owners in a consistent structurenot Kongsberg Maritime
  • An owner whose procurement and maintenance data never reconcile because they sit in separate productsnot Kongsberg Maritime
  • A fleet needing full function on board when the satellite link is slow or intermittentnot Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime

  • Ship automation and propulsion control for commercial cargo vesselsnot Danaos
  • Bridge system integration for navigation and vessel operationnot Danaos
  • Emissions reduction through hybrid and electric propulsion systemsnot Danaos
  • Engine room automation and electrical power managementnot Danaos
  • 24/7 global maritime customer support and vessel upgradesnot Danaos

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Danaos

  • Sales, implementation and support are concentrated in Greece and Cyprus, so an owner elsewhere gets a thinner local bench and has to rely on remote support across time zones.
  • The suite is configuration-heavy, and a superintendent generally cannot change a maintenance form or approval route without vendor involvement, which turns small changes into chargeable requests.
  • The architecture is traditional, with vessel-side installations replicating to shore, so the browser experience trails newer cloud entrants and IT carries software to maintain on every ship.
  • Public documentation and product information are sparse, so a buyer cannot evaluate the product independently and is dependent on vendor demonstrations and reference calls.
  • Because everything shares one database, partial adoption gives away most of the benefit and replacing a single module later means unpicking the whole suite rather than swapping a component.

Kongsberg Maritime

  • No pricing published on website, requires direct vendor contact
  • Quote-based pricing model, no transparent pricing tiers
  • 24/7 global support across 20 countries increases operational costs
  • Specialized maritime systems may require custom integrations

Pricing, plan by plan

Danaos

On request
  • WAVES$undefined/year
    • Quoted by fleet size and modules licensed
    • Vessel installations and shore server scoped separately
    • Implementation, data migration and training charged as services

Kongsberg Maritime

$25000/one-time
  • Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
    • ECDIS
    • Radar
    • Automation

Which should you pick?

Choose Danaos if

  • You need planned maintenance.
  • You work on Windows, Web, On-premise.
  • You also want purchasing.
Danaos review

Choose Kongsberg Maritime if

  • You need ecdis navigation.
  • You work on Embedded, Windows.
  • You also want bridge automation.
Kongsberg Maritime review

Questions people ask

Is Danaos or Kongsberg Maritime better?
Neither clearly leads. Danaos starts at On request and Kongsberg Maritime at $25000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Danaos or Kongsberg Maritime?
Danaos starts at On request and Kongsberg Maritime at $25000/one-time.
Does Danaos or Kongsberg Maritime run on more platforms?
Danaos runs on Windows, Web, On-premise. Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows.
What is Danaos best used for?
Danaos is most often used for a greek or cypriot owner replacing a mix of legacy planned maintenance and purchasing systems with one database, a third-party ship manager that must report vessel operating expenditure to multiple owners in a consistent structure, an owner whose procurement and maintenance data never reconcile because they sit in separate products, a fleet needing full function on board when the satellite link is slow or intermittent. Of those, a greek or cypriot owner replacing a mix of legacy planned maintenance and purchasing systems with one database and a third-party ship manager that must report vessel operating expenditure to multiple owners in a consistent structure are not what Kongsberg Maritime is typically brought in for.
What can Danaos do that Kongsberg Maritime cannot?
Danaos covers Planned maintenance, Purchasing, Inventory, Crewing. Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Danaos: Is this the same company as the listed shipowner Danaos Corporation?

No. Danaos Management Consultants is the software business and a separate entity, although the names are shared and both are based in Piraeus.

Kongsberg Maritime: How much does Kongsberg Maritime cost?

Kongsberg Maritime does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing depends on the specific maritime solutions and vessel systems you need. Contact their sales team for a custom quote based on your vessel type, integration requirements, and service level needs.

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Danaos: Does it run on board with poor connectivity?

Yes. Vessels run local installations that replicate to shore, which is a deliberate design choice for constrained satellite links.

Kongsberg Maritime: Does Kongsberg Maritime offer support contracts?

Yes. Kongsberg Maritime provides 24/7 global customer support across 20 countries with onsite, remote, and digital support options. Support is included as part of lifecycle services from newbuild through decommissioning, but specific support contract terms and costs are not published and must be negotiated directly.

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Danaos: Can I license only the planned maintenance module?

Technically yes, but the value comes from the shared database linking maintenance, purchasing and budgets, so partial adoption is uncommon.

Kongsberg Maritime: What is the licensing model for Kongsberg Maritime systems?

Kongsberg Maritime does not publish licensing details online. Systems are typically sold based on vessel specifications and specific use cases. Licensing and subscription models are handled on a per-contract basis. Contact sales for information about licensing options and associated costs.

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Danaos: Is pricing published?

No. Everything is quoted by fleet size and by the modules licensed.

Kongsberg Maritime: Are there any included services with Kongsberg Maritime systems?

Yes. Kongsberg Maritime includes lifecycle services spanning from newbuild vessels through decommissioning. This includes 24/7 support, system integration, and remote monitoring capabilities. Specific inclusions and costs vary by contract and the systems you purchase.

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