L-3 Valmarine is a major supplier of automation and navigation systems to advanced vessels worldwide. The cruise vessel market is the core business and the company is a market leader for ship automation in this segment. In general, the systems are designed with a high degree of automation and safety, enabling the company also to be present on both LNG and offshore vessels. The company employs 100 people and is headquartered in Norway, with a branch office in Finland and cooperation partners in Italy, France, Singapore, China and Korea. L-3 Communications, located in the US, is the principal owner and L-3 Valmarine is a part of the Power and Control System Group.