A digital driving force

Kongsberg Maritime is on a digital journey. A voyage of innovation and transformation that will deliver fresh new solutions for its global customers. Innovation is nothing new to a business that has been delivering quality products for more than 50 years. But our people never stand still – and this latest journey is special. 

At the beating heart of the transformation is Tejbir Singh, Kongsberg Maritime’s Senior Vice President – Digital. 

Tejbir says: “The maritime industry has made meaningful strides in digitalisation, but we’re still at an early stage. While leading shipowners and newbuilds are adopting high-frequency data collection and advanced analytics, the majority of the global fleet still relies on digital noon reports and manual processes.

“This creates a digital divide that’s driven by factors such as vessel age, owner size and region. The biggest challenge isn’t just technology – it’s interoperability, data-sharing reluctance and organisational readiness for change. 

“Currently, monetary incentives and regulatory pressure are still the key driver for ship owners to adopt digital tools and we expect that this won’t change any time soon, so providing clear tangible value is key.”

This will be a journey that takes our workforce through uncharted waters. To succeed, Kongsberg Maritime will harness the power of the latest technologies to support crews and shore teams alike in navigating increasing complexity in operations. New tools and technologies can often feel daunting – stories of disruption and rapid change are everywhere.

But Tejbir sees things differently. He is a people person, and his vision puts our people at the centre of future planning. 

Kongsberg Maritime does things the right way.

That means adhering to industry best practices and rules and regulations. This is where the company’s digital expertise makes all the difference.Tejbir says: “Regulations around emissions, energy efficiency and reporting are becoming stricter and more complex. Our digital solutions are built to help operators stay ahead.

“We offer compliance-ready monitoring, reporting and analytics tools that reduce manual workload and increase accuracy, helping customers meet evolving requirements without friction.” An improved digital offering also brings faster response times and the ability to adapt to situations in real time. This means our customers can stay ahead of the curve.

Tejbir says: “Digital solutions enable a shift from reactive to proactive operations. With real-time monitoring and predictive analytics based on high-frequency data, crews and fleet managers can detect anomalies before they lead to failures.”
The company’s evolving digital strategy will involve a more joined-up approach to operations. Tejbir explains: “Bringing the maritime digital team from Kongsberg Digital into Kongsberg Maritime means we’re uniting domain knowledge, digital expertise and operational excellence under one roof.” 

So where does Tejbir think Kongsberg Maritime is going next?

Unsurprisingly, he is upbeat about what’s to come.
He says: “We aim to be the go-to digitalisation partner in the maritime space. That means continuing to lead in areas such as sustainability, automation and advanced operations. We will address the broad spectrum of the maritime markets, from specialist LNG and offshore fleets to the broader merchant markets, where we will help all customers start, and move forward, through their digital journey.

“We’re investing into a scalable platform, next-gen solutions with an integrated user experience and partnerships to meet the end-to-end needs of our customers.” There will be challenges ahead, but Tejbir is looking forward to a prosperous digital future. He says: “The future of digitalisation is about convergence – between information technology and operational technology, between ship and shore and between data and decision-making. We believe the next decade will be defined by data-driven operations, tighter automation and increasingly autonomous systems – with humans still firmly in the loop.

“However, we will also see a period of transition where digital native vessels operate next to legacy tonnage for quite a while – leading to technological challenges that need to be bridged. Kongsberg Maritime is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation process by combining deep maritime heritage with cutting-edge technology.”

Kongsberg Maritime is proud to be the driving force behind digital excellence – and Tejbir is proud to be the captain of a shipping project that has the wind in its sails.