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One of the Chesapeake Shipbuilding newbuild cruise ships under construction which will be equipped with Kongsberg Maritime Aquarius retractable stabilisers
One of the Chesapeake Shipbuilding newbuild cruise ships under construction which will be equipped with Kongsberg Maritime Aquarius retractable stabilisers

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Aquarius stabilisers for Chesapeake newbuilds

Oslo, Norway, 30th April 2025 – Kongsberg Maritime is continuing its 15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in the USA, through the supply of its Aquarius retractable stabilisers. The stabilisers will be installed on the latest newbuild cruise ships for American Cruise Lines, a leading operator in the American cruise industry.

The Aquarius retractable stabilisers offer high-performance roll damping, compact and lightweight design, and advanced control systems. They are specifically engineered for smaller vessels, and feature a one-piece high-lift fin, low installation costs, and ease of integration with the ship’s alarm and monitoring systems. The stabilisers come with a fin-box and necessary local stiffening, ready for seamless installation at the shipyard.

With over three decades of industry experience, Chesapeake Shipbuilding has established itself as a designer and builder of commercial ships up to 450 feet in length. Specialising in passenger vessels, tugboats, and ferry boats, the shipyard has developed expertise in maritime construction.

Steven McGee, President of Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp., said, “Kongsberg Maritime has consistently provided a quality product that meets our niche needs. Their engineering department has provided spot-on computational fluid dynamic resistance results, and their structural designs are easy to incorporate into our vessel designs. Their on-site technicians are outstanding during each commissioning and subsequent maintenance periods. We expect Kongsberg Maritime to be integral to our continued growth.”

The yard is currently constructing the American Patriot, American Pioneer, American Maverick and American Ranger, along with other vessels for American Cruise Lines (ACL). Set to begin cruising in June of 2025, these vessels will accommodate 130 guests in staterooms with private balconies and a deck of suites. Fully stabilised with Kongsberg Maritime’s Aquarius retractable stabilisers, these new ships will enhance the cruising experience along the US Eastern Seaboard.

Paul Crawford, Sales Director, Kongsberg Maritime, added, “Our long-standing relationship with Chesapeake Shipbuilding demonstrates the importance of effective stabilisation systems on board cruise vessels. We are proud to see our Aquarius retractable stabilisers helping to provide American Cruise Lines’ guests with a comfortable, smooth sailing experience in the coastal and river waters of the USA.”

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For media enquiries, please contact:

Kongsberg Maritime:
Craig Taylor
Senior Manager – PR & Communications
Mobile +44 (0) 7749584285
Craig.taylor@km.kongsberg.com

Karen Bartlett
Consultant
Saltwater
Mobile: +44 (0) 7442925220
k.bartlett@saltwater-comms.com

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About Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime is a global marine technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, Kongsberg Maritime has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 34 countries.

Kongsberg Maritime solutions cover all aspects of marine automation, safety, manoeuvring, navigation, and dynamic positioning as well as energy management, deck handling and propulsion systems, and ship design services. The company has equipment installed on over 30,000 vessels worldwide.

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