Maritime updates: News and Insights

Ferry hits the electric switch

When a ferry operator wanted to embark on a journey to a greener future, Kongsberg Maritime was its partner of choice. Together, the two companies are transforming a vessel to become all-electric – and that’s just the beginning.

A position of power

Kongsberg Maritime’s Dynamic Positioning system makes anchor handling easier and more efficient for both crew and vessels.

Bright new horizons

Kongsberg Maritime Brazil, based in Niterói, has spent the past few years gearing up to fully and efficiently support the intensifying Brazilian offshore energy sector.

She’s electric

Kongsberg Maritime’s skills and knowledge are at the heart of a vessel that will use green energy to take shipping to higher levels of excellence.

60 years of drive

For six decades, Kongsberg Maritime has advanced azimuth thruster technology—transforming vessel manoeuvrability, efficiency, and sustainability. From pioneering designs in the 1960s to today’s high-performance solutions for offshore, ice-class, and cruise applications, innovation continues to drive progress.

Innovation packed with the flex factor

Despite a drop in recruitment rates, the role of naval vessels is expanding, especially amid the rising use of drones. Kongsberg Maritime’s new Mission Bay Handling System is helping tackle the resulting onboard logistical challenges through inventive solutions. 

Launch and Recovery Systems contract with Sea1 Offshore

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a major contract with Sea1 Offshore to supply advanced Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for four new offshore construction vessels, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in offshore projects.

Integrated Simulation System Boosts Safety and Efficiency in Offshore Drilling

Noble Corporation and Kongsberg Maritime are redefining offshore drilling training with the industry’s first fully integrated simulator—combining K-Sim, K-Pos, RMS, and K-IMS eWSOG for unmatched safety and crew competence.

New horizons of excellence

Kongsberg Maritime’s naval offering is known for high standards but the industry never stands still. So this means providing innovative products that can adapt to every situation. It’s a 24/7 approach that always puts the customer front and centre. 

Propulsion for the new age of navies

Expanding mission profiles and a growing demand for flexibility are driving creativity in propulsion solutions that combine speed, power, silence and manoeuvrability. 

Advanced thruster and winch technology for Med Marine’s next-generation tugs

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a significant contract with Turkish shipbuilder and leading tugboat operator Med Marine to supply US series azimuth thrusters and a combination of electric and hydraulic towing winches for nine new tug designs. The agreement includes Med Marine’s new ‘VoltRA’ all-electric tug, which will be built at the company’s Ereğli Shipyard, renowned for its modern infrastructure and craftsmanship.