Maritime updates: News and Insights

Kongsberg Maritime moves toward stand‑alone listing

At an extraordinary general meeting of Kongsberg Gruppen on Thursday afternoon, the separation of Kongsberg Maritime was formally approved by the shareholders. The plan is to list the world-leading maritime company on the Oslo Stock Exchange on April 23. 

Kongsberg Maritime participates in the competition for new standardised vessels for the Royal Norwegian Navy

Kongsberg Maritime is participating in the prequalification phase of the competition for the Royal Norwegian Navy’s new standardised vessels (P1118). This participation underscores the company’s clear commitment to the naval segment, also in light of the planned stock exchange listing as an independent company. 

K-sail

Når skipsfarten nå gjenoppdager vinden, er det med roterende sylindere og avanserte vinger. K-Sail er revolusjonerende teknologi som skal løse et av verdens mest akutte problemer.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.