Maritime updates: News and Insights

Designing for a sustainable future

At Kongsberg Maritime, sustainability isn’t a separate initiative -  it’s part of how we design, build and improve our products. Meet Elisabeth Lervåg Synnes, Product Sustainability Lead in the Propulsion and Handling division, whose work helps engineers turn sustainability targets into practical design decisions.

Being a lead engineer in Kongsberg Maritime

What does it take to lead some of the most complex engineering projects in the maritime industry today?  For Jens-Ingeman Stad Fosseli and Sondre Momrak Larsen, the answer lies in a mix of deep technical expertise, curiosity, and the ability to lead others.  

Global groundbreaker is anchored in excellence

Kongsberg Maritime has a proud history of delivering for customers and the range of products and services on offer will continue to grow. Standing still is not an option.

Mooring innovation puts flexibility front and centre

Kongsberg Maritime has developed a mooring capable solution for offshore construction vessels that significantly enhances their operational scope.

Kongsberg Maritime Wins Tender to Deliver Advanced Engine Room Simulator to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center, Finland

Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded the official tender to deliver a state-of-the-art K-Sim Engine Full Mission and Desktop Simulator system to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center in Turku, Finland.

Kongsberg Maritime to deliver two more Uncrewed Vessels to REACH Subsea

We have signed a contract with REACH Subsea ASA for the design, construction and delivery of two additional unmanned surface vessels (USVs), expanding the pioneering REACH REMOTE fleet. 

Kongsberg Maritime signs contract with STM to supply fuelling-at-sea equipment to Portuguese navy

We are excited to announce that Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with STM to supply fuelling at sea (FAS) and replenishment at sea (RAS) equipment for two Portuguese naval replenishment and logistic ships. These ships will be designed and built by the Turkish naval shipbuilder STM.

Kongsberg Maritime signs contracts with Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to supply propulsion for the River Class Destroyer program

We have been awarded contracts with Irving Shipbuilding Inc., to supply Fixed Built Propellers (FBP) for the River Class Destroyer (RCD) program for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

Kongsberg Maritime to supply full equipment package for India’s first fully electric tug

We have signed a contract to deliver a fully integrated equipment package for India’s first electric tug, marking a major step in the country’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The project represents the world’s first full electrical tug integration and is a significant step forward in India’s maritime decarbonisation efforts.

Kongsberg Maritime advances offshore installation methods with simplified mooring systems

Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce the next phase in its commitment to advancing mooring of offshore floating structures through the development of simplified mooring solutions. Building on its patent-pending integrated tensioning and remote pull-in technologies, the company is now focused on reducing cost, complexity, and environmental impact across the mooring system lifecycle.

From curiosity to expertise

When Reidar André Skarbøvik began his engineering career over two decades ago, he didn’t expect to become a specialist in winch drum mechanics. But one persistent question - about the forces acting on winch drums with multiple layers of steel wire or synthetic fiber ropes - would eventually lead him to challenge industry norms, complete a PhD, and alter how Kongsberg Maritime approaches winch design. 

Kongsberg Maritime to expand presence in Indonesia with new offices in Batam and Jakarta

Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s leading providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region