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Contract to supply rim-drive thrusters for India’s advanced acoustic research vessel
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply its innovative rim-drive thrusters for a new advanced acoustic research vessel being built for India’s Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL). The vessel, under construction at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), will play a critical role in oceanographic and acoustic research for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Green horizons: Norway’s naval future anchored in sustainability
Kongsberg Maritime is helping the Royal Norwegian Navy achieve its decarbonisation goals with advanced integration, energy-efficient design, and flexible fuel strategies.
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Stable, proven solutions
As a business with a proud history of manufacturing ship stability products, Kongsberg Maritime has harnessed years of expertise to develop systems that are designed for the fleets of today – and tomorrow.
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Strength in the seas
Kongsberg Maritime’s Vanguard system combines advanced technologies across all domains—surface, subsurface, and air—to deliver flexible, interoperable naval defence solutions for modern maritime challenges.
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Resupply goes global
Demand for replenishment-at-sea equipment is rising fast, with smaller navies entering the market and technical requirements growing. This is driving innovative design work within Kongsberg Maritime to make lighter, smaller and more cost-effective replenishment solutions.
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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.
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A position of power
Kongsberg Maritime’s Dynamic Positioning system makes anchor handling easier and more efficient for both crew and vessels.
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How maritime simulation drives sustainable shipping and IMO compliance
The shipping industry faces increasing pressure to reduce emissions and operate more sustainably. A study from Kalmar Maritime Academy at Linnaeus University shows that simulator-based training significantly improves fuel efficiency and reduces CO₂ emissions—helping operators meet stringent environmental regulations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UUC PM azimuth thruster range extended
Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its UUC PM azimuth thruster range, delivering enhanced efficiency, reliability, and performance for offshore and marine applications.
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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.
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