Maritime & Shipping · head to head
Wartsila Voyage vs Kongsberg Maritime
Wartsila Voyage
Maritime & Shipping
Smart maritime ecosystem solutions
- From
- $15000/one-time
- Rated
- -
Kongsberg Maritime
Maritime & Shipping
Complete maritime technology solutions
- From
- $25000/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wartsila Voyage limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team; Kongsberg Maritime kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.
- They diverge on capability: Wartsila Voyage covers Voyage planning, Kongsberg Maritime covers Bridge automation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wartsila Voyage and Kongsberg Maritime actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wartsila Voyage | Kongsberg Maritime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15000/one-time | $25000/one-time |
| Platforms | Bridge Systems, Web | Embedded, Windows |
| Founded | 1834 | 1946 |
Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime & Shipping).
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 Wartsila Voyage
- Voyage planning
- Fleet performance
- Port optimization
- Bridge systems
- Fleet management
- Port systems
- Web support
Only in Kongsberg Maritime
- Bridge automation
- Dynamic positioning
- Vessel control
- Propulsion systems
- Sensors
- Communication systems
Both cover
- ECDIS navigation
- Embedded support
- Windows support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wartsila Voyage
- Limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team
- Requires specialized training for bridge crews to operate effectively in different vessel scenarios
Kongsberg Maritime
- Kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.
Pricing, plan by plan
Wartsila Voyage
$15000/one-time- ECDIS Suite$30000/one-time
- ECDIS
- Voyage planning
- Weather routing
Kongsberg Maritime
$25000/one-time- Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
- ECDIS
- Radar
- Automation
Which should you pick?
Choose Wartsila Voyage if
- You need voyage planning.
- You work on Bridge Systems, Web.
- You also want fleet performance.
Choose Kongsberg Maritime if
- You need bridge automation.
- You work on Embedded, Windows.
- You also want dynamic positioning.
Questions people ask
- Is Wartsila Voyage or Kongsberg Maritime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wartsila Voyage starts at $15000/one-time 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, Wartsila Voyage or Kongsberg Maritime?
- Wartsila Voyage starts at $15000/one-time and Kongsberg Maritime at $25000/one-time.
- Does Wartsila Voyage or Kongsberg Maritime run on more platforms?
- Wartsila Voyage runs on Bridge Systems, Web. Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows.
- What can Wartsila Voyage do that Kongsberg Maritime cannot?
- Wartsila Voyage covers Voyage planning, Fleet performance, Port optimization, Bridge systems. Kongsberg Maritime covers Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control, Propulsion systems. Both handle ECDIS navigation, Embedded support, Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Wartsila Voyage: What is Navi-Sailor ECDIS?
Navi-Sailor ECDIS is an IMO-compliant electronic chart display system integrating GPS, radar, and AIS data for route planning and monitoring. It is one of the most installed ECDIS solutions worldwide.
SourceWartsila Voyage: Does Wärtsilä offer fleet management integration?
Yes. Navi-Sailor ECDIS integrates with Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Solution to connect ship and shore, providing fleet teams better visibility and bridge teams streamlined workflows.
SourceWartsila Voyage: Is Wärtsilä Voyage compliant with maritime regulations?
Yes. Navi-Sailor ECDIS is fully IMO-compliant and designed to satisfy SOLAS Chapter V requirements. It supports S-100 standards for future maritime data interoperability.
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